H.R. 968 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Feb 4, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRemoves expiration date on Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is a federal program that helps veterans pay for education and training after they leave the military. Right now, veterans have a time limit to use these education benefits before they expire. This bill would remove that expiration date for veterans who were discharged or released from active duty on or after January 1, 2001.
How it affects you
If you're a veteran who served on or after January 1, 2001, this would give you more flexibility to use your education benefits whenever you're ready—whether that's right after leaving the military or years later. You wouldn't have to worry about losing access to those benefits because of a deadline.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 4, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 968
A BILL
Time of Service Act
Sponsor: Rep. W. Gregory Steube (R-FL-17) · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 5, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.”