Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2420
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 8, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 8, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 29, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2420
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Alabama
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Overseeing the GI Bill Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement an information technology service using one or more commercial software systems to process claims for VA educational assistance benefits. Under the bill, the VA must ensure the service has specified capabilities, including the ability for entitled individuals to electronically apply for, withdraw from, transfer, and amend their educational assistance entitlement.

The VA must annually report on the updated cost, schedule, and performance of the project for implementing the information technology service. Additionally, the VA must submit a notification if certain actions occur, such as an instance where a key business objective is not attained.

Text (1)
April 8, 2021
Actions (3)
04/29/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
04/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:51 PM