HR-2167 : Still Just a Bill

GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-05-19IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2021-05-18FloorPursuant 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)House floor actions
2021-05-18FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2167 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2021-05-17FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2021-05-17FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2167.House floor actions
2021-05-17FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2366-2369; text: CR H2366-2368)House floor actions
2021-05-17FloorMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-05-14CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.House floor actions
2021-05-14CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-34.House floor actions
2021-05-04CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-05-04CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-05-04CommitteeSubcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.House committee actions
2021-04-28CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2021-03-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2021-03-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • 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