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Time of Service Act
3/19/2025, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 968
Bill 119 HR 968, also known as the "Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to remove the time limitation for certain veterans to use their entitlement under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Currently, veterans who qualify for this program have 15 years from their last discharge from active duty to use their educational benefits. However, this bill seeks to eliminate this time limitation, allowing veterans to use their entitlement whenever they choose, regardless of how much time has passed since their discharge.
The purpose of this bill is to provide greater flexibility and opportunities for veterans to pursue higher education and career advancement. By removing the time limitation, veterans will have the freedom to use their educational benefits at a time that best suits their individual circumstances and goals. Overall, Bill 119 HR 968 aims to support and empower veterans by ensuring they have access to the educational resources they need to succeed in civilian life.
Currently, veterans who qualify for this program have 15 years from their last discharge from active duty to use their educational benefits. However, this bill seeks to eliminate this time limitation, allowing veterans to use their entitlement whenever they choose, regardless of how much time has passed since their discharge.
The purpose of this bill is to provide greater flexibility and opportunities for veterans to pursue higher education and career advancement. By removing the time limitation, veterans will have the freedom to use their educational benefits at a time that best suits their individual circumstances and goals. Overall, Bill 119 HR 968 aims to support and empower veterans by ensuring they have access to the educational resources they need to succeed in civilian life.
Congressional Summary of HR 968
Time of Service Act
This bill adjusts the time limitation on the use of a veteran's educational assistance entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Specifically, veterans' entitlements shall not expire for those who were discharged or released from active duty on or after January 1, 2001.
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Current Status of Bill HR 968
Bill HR 968 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 968 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 968's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of March 5, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 968
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 968
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 968
To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for the use of entitlement by certain veterans under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for the use of entitlement by certain veterans under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 968
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