Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020

Senate Bill 3266 - Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3266 Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:22 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3266

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020

This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance. Specifically, the bill adjusts the type of service that entitles a member of the Armed Forces, reserves, or National Guard to such assistance. Under the bill, service by a reservist or National Guard member that is entitled to pay counts toward benefit eligibility. Such service includes training, active military service, inactive training, and general duty for which basic pay is warranted.

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Current Status of Bill S 3266

Bill S 3266 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2020. Bill S 3266 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 11, 2020. Bill S 3266's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of February 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3266

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3266

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Higher education

- Military education and training

- National Guard and reserves

- Student aid and college costs

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3266

Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.