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Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
3/20/2026, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 649
Bill 119 s 649, also known as the "National Guard and Reservists Parity for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to broaden the eligibility criteria for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance. This bill specifically focuses on extending this benefit to members of the National Guard who engage in certain full-time duties.
Currently, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program provides financial support for education and training to individuals who have served in the military after September 11, 2001. However, National Guard members who perform full-time duty in response to national emergencies or disasters are not always eligible for this assistance.
Bill 119 s 649 seeks to rectify this discrepancy by allowing National Guard members who fulfill specific full-time duty requirements to access the benefits of the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program. This expansion of eligibility aims to provide equal opportunities for educational support to all service members who have made sacrifices in service to their country. In addition to addressing the issue of eligibility for National Guard members, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to educational assistance for military personnel. Overall, Bill 119 s 649 aims to ensure that all service members, including those in the National Guard, have access to the educational benefits they deserve for their dedicated service to the nation.
Currently, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program provides financial support for education and training to individuals who have served in the military after September 11, 2001. However, National Guard members who perform full-time duty in response to national emergencies or disasters are not always eligible for this assistance.
Bill 119 s 649 seeks to rectify this discrepancy by allowing National Guard members who fulfill specific full-time duty requirements to access the benefits of the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program. This expansion of eligibility aims to provide equal opportunities for educational support to all service members who have made sacrifices in service to their country. In addition to addressing the issue of eligibility for National Guard members, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to educational assistance for military personnel. Overall, Bill 119 s 649 aims to ensure that all service members, including those in the National Guard, have access to the educational benefits they deserve for their dedicated service to the nation.
Congressional Summary of S 649
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 educational assistance for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard. Specifically, the bill expands the types of activities that count towards Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility to include active duty, inactive-duty training, annual training duty, and full-time National Guard duty or active duty. (Generally, under current law, only federal active duty counts towards educational assistance eligibility.)
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Current Status of Bill S 649
Bill S 649 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2025. Bill S 649 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 20, 2025. Bill S 649's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of March 18, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 649
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
15Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 649
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- National Guard and reserves
- Student aid and college costs
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 649
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to members of the National Guard who perform certain full-time duty, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to members of the National Guard who perform certain full-time duty, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 649
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