Time of Service Act

# Time of Service Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Time of Service Act would remove the time limit for veterans to use their educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Currently, veterans have a 15-year window after leaving active duty to use these education benefits for college, vocational training, and other approved programs. This bill would eliminate that deadline for all veterans discharged or released from active duty on or after January 1, 2001, allowing them to use their benefits at any point in the future. **Who It Affects** This legislation would benefit approximately 5+ million post-9/11 era veterans who are eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

It particularly helps veterans who transition to civilian life later, pursue education at different life stages, or face barriers to enrolling in school within the current 15-year window. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress) and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative W. Gregory Steebe (R-FL).