119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Feb 20, 2025
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
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Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Feb 20, 2025)
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
This bill expands eligibility for Post-9/11 educational assistance for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard. Specifically, the bill expands the types of activities that count towards Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility to include active duty, inactive-duty training, annual training duty, and full-time National Guard duty or active duty. (Generally, under current law, only federal active duty counts towards educational assistance eligibility.)
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
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National Guard and reserves · Student aid and college costs · Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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18 citations.
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 23, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$1,070,863
Spent on own lobbying
…itary Financial Literacy Act of 2026 H.R. 8336: Helping Ensure Reliable Opportunities in Child Care for Military Families Act S. 410: Love Lives On Act of 2025 S. 649: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 S. 1231: IVF for Military Families Act S. 2239: Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act S. 24…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$105,716
Spent on own lobbying
…ent (BRAVE) Act of 2025 S. 610, Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 S. 611, the Caring for Survivors Act S. 635, the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025 S. 649, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act S. 654 S. 668, the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025 S. 701, the Helping Heroes Act S. 702, the Veterans Mental Hea…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 5, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1423/S. 649 - Guard and Reserve Education, HR 2102/S. 1032 - Retiree Benefits, H.R. 2033 / S. 1027 - Military Spouse, S.596/H.R.1277 - Military Spouse,: S.2296 - NDAA, H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$854,387
Spent on own lobbying
…itary Financial Literacy Act of 2026 H.R. 8336: Helping Ensure Reliable Opportunities in Child Care for Military Families Act S. 410: Love Lives On Act of 2025 S. 649: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 S. 1231: IVF for Military Families Act S. 2239: Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act S. 24…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$112,137
Spent on own lobbying
…ent (BRAVE) Act of 2025 S. 610, Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 S. 611, the Caring for Survivors Act S. 635, the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025 S. 649, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act S. 654 S. 668, the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025 S. 701, the Helping Heroes Act S. 702, the Veterans Mental Hea…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1423/S. 649 - Guard and Reserve Education, HR 2102/S. 1032 - Retiree Benefits, H.R. 2033 / S. 1027 - Military Spouse, S.596/H.R.1277 - Military Spouse,: S.2296 - NDAA, H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
S. 2733Duplicative Scoring Act of 2025 S. 649Guard & Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 HR 1004Love Lives On Act HR 5339Susan E Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act S 2202EMPOWER Act (IC Whistleblower Pro…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$481,639
Spent on own lobbying
…irness Act Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act S. 385: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025 S. 410: Love Lives On Act of 2025 S. 649: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 S. 1231: IVF for Military Families Act S. 2239: Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act S. 24…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 13, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$108,181
Spent on own lobbying
…ent (BRAVE) Act of 2025 S. 610, Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 S. 611, the Caring for Survivors Act S. 635, the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025 S. 649, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act S. 654 S. 668, the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025 S. 701, the Helping Heroes Act S. 702, the Veterans Mental Hea…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 22, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1423/S. 649 - Guard and Reserve Education, HR 2102/S. 1032 - Retiree Benefits, H.R. 2033 / S. 1027 - Military Spouse, S.596/H.R.1277 - Military Spouse,: S.2296 - NDAA, H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 19, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$87,212
Spent on own lobbying
…ent (BRAVE) Act of 2025 S. 610, Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 S. 611, the Caring for Survivors Act S. 635, the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025 S. 649, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act S. 654 S. 668, the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025 S. 701, the Helping Heroes Act S. 702, the Veterans Mental Hea…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Veterans
$87,212
Spent on own lobbying
…ent (BRAVE) Act of 2025 S. 610, Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 S. 611, the Caring for Survivors Act S. 635, the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025 S. 649, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act S. 654 S. 668, the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025 S. 701, the Helping Heroes Act S. 702, the Veterans Mental Hea…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 10, 2025 · issue area: Defense
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1423/S. 649 - Guard and Reserve Education, HR 2102/S. 1032 - Retiree Benefits, H.R. 2033 / S. 1027 - Military Spouse, S.596/H.R.1277 - Military Spouse,: S.2296 - NDAA, H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Aug 5, 2025 · issue area: Defense
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1423/S. 649 - Guard and Reserve Education, HR 2102/S. 1032 - Retiree Benefits, H.R. 2033 / S. 1027 - Military Spouse, S.596/H.R.1277 - Military Spouse,: S.2296 - NDAA, H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Defense
$865,301
Spent on own lobbying
…for Military Families Act H.R. 1699: TOTAL Care Act H.R. 1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025 S. 410: Love Lives On Act of 2025 S. 1027: Military Spouse Hiring Act S. 649: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 H.R. 3547: Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 18, 2025 · issue area: Veterans
$89,207
Spent on own lobbying
…ent (BRAVE) Act of 2025 S. 610, Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 S. 611, the Caring for Survivors Act S. 635, the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025 S. 649, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act S. 654 S. 668, the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025 S. 701, the Helping Heroes Act S. 702, the Veterans Mental Hea…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 18, 2025 · issue area: Defense
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1423/S. 649 - Guard and Reserve Education, HR 2102/S. 1032 - Retiree Benefits, H.R. 2033 / S. 1027 - Military Spouse
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS · lobbying firm or registrant: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 15, 2025 · issue area: Veterans
$141,405
Spent on own lobbying
…45, S. 1267, S. 1308, S. 1311, S. 1320, S. 138, S. 183, S. 201, S. 264, S. 275, S. 342, S. 410, S. 478, S. 585, S. 599, S. 605, S. 607, S. 609, S. 610, S. 611, S. 649, S. 654, S. 668, S. 701, S. 702, S. 778, S. 784, S. 793, S. 800, S. 812, S. 827, S. 831, S. 862, S. 879, S. 892, S. 926, S. 972
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing