S. 649: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-20 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-18 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-01 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-20):
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.)
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI 2025-03-24 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ 2025-04-30 |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD 2025-12-02 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2026-03-04 |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH 2026-03-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 649 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 649?
S. 649 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 649 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).