Expands GI Bill Eligibility for Guard Reserve
S649-119 · Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Why it matters
Part-time Guard and Reserve members could qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits they cannot get now.
What it does
- Counts active duty, inactive-duty training, and annual training toward eligibility.
- Counts full-time National Guard duty or active duty toward eligibility.
- Today, only federal active duty counts toward these education benefits.
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About this bill
Would count active duty, training duty, and full-time Guard duty toward Post-9/11 GI Bill education aid. Right now, only federal active duty counts.
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Guard and reserve groups would likely say part-time service deserves the same education benefits. Veterans groups would likely argue training service should count toward earned education aid.
💬 The case against
Some budget-focused groups would likely say expanding eligibility adds costs to the education program. They may also question how training days get counted.
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