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2021-05-19
Veterans' Affairs Committee
ssva00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2511-2513)
Floor
8000
2021-05-18
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2511-2513)
Floor
H1B000
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2167 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2167.
Floor
H30000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2366-2369; text: CR H2366-2368)
Floor
H30300
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
H12410
2021-05-14
2
House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
Calendars
H12200
2021-05-14
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
2
House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-34.
Committee
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2021-05-14
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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9
Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-34.
Committee
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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House committee actions
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Committee
2021-04-28
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
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1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Committee
H11100
2021-03-23
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
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2021-03-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-03-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
As passed by the House of Representatives on May 18, 2021
2021-06-29T15:01:00Z
H.R. 2167, GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57334
H. Rept. 117-34
2021-05-19T20:26:41Z
Referred to
Senate
Veterans' Affairs Committee
ssva00
Standing
2021-05-14T13:54:26Z
Reported by
2021-05-04T21:03:01Z
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2021-03-23T15:08:05Z
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Veterans' Affairs Committee
2021-05-04T20:10:46Z
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Mariannette
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
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2021-03-23
IA
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Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
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2021-03-26
OH
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Elaine
Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
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D
2021-04-01
VA
F000466
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Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-04-22
PA
K000386
24
John
Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Katko
R
2021-04-22
NY
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.
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2021-05-19
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
House
Armed Forces and National Security
2021-05-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-11-30
Became Public Law No: 117-68.
CRS
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Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
S
2021-04-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
CRS
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Veterans Fellowship Act
HR
2021-04-29
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
CRS
Related bill
Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021
HR
2021-04-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
CRS
Related bill
Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act
HR
2021-07-26
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
CRS
Related bill
VR&E NEED Act
HR
2021-05-27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
CRS
Related bill
VR&E NEED Act of 2021
S
2021-12-15
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
CRS
Related bill
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021
S
S001207
11
Mikie
Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
N
Sherrill
D
NJ
Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Educational facilities and institutions Employment and training programs Government studies and investigations Higher education Student aid and college costs Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
2021-03-23
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act</strong></p> <p>This bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation or another reason that prevents an individual from pursuing their chosen program of education.</p>
2022-01-24T19:17:36Z
00
2021-05-14
Reported to House
 <p><strong>GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act</strong></p> <p>This bill amends various provisions related to educational assistance benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).</p> <p>First, the bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and for eligibility under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation or another reason that prevents an individual from participating. </p> <p>Next, the bill requires the VA to disapprove of courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning that charge higher tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program. The bill also makes adjustments to the time limitation for using educational assistance under this program.</p> <p>The VA must implement an information technology service using one or more commercial software systems to process claims for VA educational assistance benefits.</p> <p>Finally, the bill requires the Veterans' Employment and Training Service within the Department of Labor to implement a pilot program under which states may use grants or contracts to carry out a short-term fellowship program to provide veterans with opportunities for long-term employment.</p>
2022-01-25T21:31:44Z
07
2021-05-18
Passed House
 <p><strong>GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act</strong></p> <p>This bill amends various provisions related to educational assistance benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).</p> <p>First, the bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and for eligibility under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation or another reason that prevents an individual from participating. </p> <p>Next, the bill requires the VA to disapprove of courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning that charge higher tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program. The bill also makes adjustments to the time limitation for using educational assistance under this program.</p> <p>The VA must implement an information technology service using one or more commercial software systems to process claims for VA educational assistance benefits.</p> <p>Finally, the bill requires the Veterans' Employment and Training Service within the Department of Labor to implement a pilot program under which states may use grants or contracts to carry out a short-term fellowship program to provide veterans with opportunities for long-term employment.</p>
2022-01-27T20:23:13Z
53
2021-05-19T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2167rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr2167rfs.xml
2021-05-18T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2167eh/xml/BILLS-117hr2167eh.xml
2021-05-14T04:00:00Z
Reported in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2167rh/xml/BILLS-117hr2167rh.xml
2021-03-23T04:00:00Z
Introduced in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2167ih/xml/BILLS-117hr2167ih.xml
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
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Short Titles as Passed House
HR
2023-05-11T15:43:11Z
2023-05-11T15:43:11Z
3.0.0
2021-05-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-11-30
Became Public Law No: 117-68.
CRS
Related bill
Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
S
2021-04-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
CRS
Related bill
Veterans Fellowship Act
HR
2021-04-29
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
CRS
Related bill
Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021
HR
2021-04-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
CRS
Related bill
Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act
HR
2021-07-26
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
CRS
Related bill
VR&E NEED Act
HR
2021-05-27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
CRS
Related bill
VR&E NEED Act of 2021
S
2021-12-15
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
CRS
Related bill
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021
S
2021-05-19
Veterans' Affairs Committee
ssva00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2511-2513)
Floor
8000
2021-05-18
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2511-2513)
Floor
H1B000
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2167 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2167.
Floor
H30000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2366-2369; text: CR H2366-2368)
Floor
H30300
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
H12410
2021-05-14
2
House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
Calendars
H12200
2021-05-14
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
2
House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-34.
Committee
5000
2021-05-14
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
9
Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-34.
Committee
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
1
House committee actions
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Committee
2021-04-28
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
hsvr10
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Committee
H11100
2021-03-23
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-03-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-03-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
S001207
11
Mikie
Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
N
Sherrill
D
NJ
M001215
2
Mariannette
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Miller-Meeks
R
2021-03-23
IA
R000577
13
TIM
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
RYAN
D
2021-03-26
OH
L000591
2
Elaine
Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Luria
G.
D
2021-04-01
VA
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-04-22
PA
K000386
24
John
Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Katko
R
2021-04-22
NY
Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Educational facilities and institutions Employment and training programs Government studies and investigations Higher education Student aid and college costs Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
2021-03-23
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act</strong></p> <p>This bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation or another reason that prevents an individual from pursuing their chosen program of education.</p>
2022-01-24T19:17:36Z
00
2021-05-14
Reported to House
 <p><strong>GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act</strong></p> <p>This bill amends various provisions related to educational assistance benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).</p> <p>First, the bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and for eligibility under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation or another reason that prevents an individual from participating. </p> <p>Next, the bill requires the VA to disapprove of courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning that charge higher tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program. The bill also makes adjustments to the time limitation for using educational assistance under this program.</p> <p>The VA must implement an information technology service using one or more commercial software systems to process claims for VA educational assistance benefits.</p> <p>Finally, the bill requires the Veterans' Employment and Training Service within the Department of Labor to implement a pilot program under which states may use grants or contracts to carry out a short-term fellowship program to provide veterans with opportunities for long-term employment.</p>
2022-01-25T21:31:44Z
07
2021-05-18
Passed House
 <p><strong>GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act</strong></p> <p>This bill amends various provisions related to educational assistance benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).</p> <p>First, the bill extends the time limitation for using educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and for eligibility under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation or another reason that prevents an individual from participating. </p> <p>Next, the bill requires the VA to disapprove of courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning that charge higher tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program. The bill also makes adjustments to the time limitation for using educational assistance under this program.</p> <p>The VA must implement an information technology service using one or more commercial software systems to process claims for VA educational assistance benefits.</p> <p>Finally, the bill requires the Veterans' Employment and Training Service within the Department of Labor to implement a pilot program under which states may use grants or contracts to carry out a short-term fellowship program to provide veterans with opportunities for long-term employment.</p>
2022-01-27T20:23:13Z
53
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
Display Title
EH
Engrossed in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for extensions of the time limitations for use of entitlement under Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
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Reported in House
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House
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to House
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Introduced in House
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
EH
Engrossed in House
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House
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
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House
GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
Short Titles as Passed House
2021-05-19
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.