Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025

# Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 Summary **What the bill does:** This legislation would expand educational benefits for members of the National Guard and military reserve components. Currently, only federal active duty counts toward Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits—a program that helps military members pay for college and vocational training. The bill would broaden this to include other types of service like inactive-duty training, annual training exercises, and full-time National Guard duty. Essentially, it would give reserve and National Guard members more pathways to earn education benefits. **Who it affects:** The primary beneficiaries would be National Guard members and reservists—military personnel who serve part-time or on a flexible schedule, as opposed to active-duty service members.

These individuals often juggle civilian jobs and family responsibilities while maintaining their military commitments. Currently, their non-active-duty service doesn't count toward GI Bill eligibility, even though they fulfill important military roles. **Current status:** The bill (S. 649) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Committee review is a standard first step in the legislative process.