Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 18Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Summary

**Summary: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 (S 649)** This bill aims to expand GI Bill education benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserve forces to match those available to active-duty military personnel. **What it does:** Makes Guard and Reserve members eligible for the same level of education benefits (tuition, housing allowances, book stipends) as active-duty service members receive under current GI Bill programs. **Who it affects:** Current and former National Guard and Reserve personnel who serve part-time while maintaining civilian careers, and their eligible family members. **What would change:** Guard and Reserve members would receive enhanced education benefits, potentially including full tuition coverage and monthly housing allowances that are currently only available to full-time active-duty veterans. This could significantly reduce out-of-pocket education costs for these service members. **Current status:** The bill is under review in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.

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