[20210607]IF11849_国民警卫队和预备队有资格参加911后的退伍军人法案.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov June 7, 2021National Guard and Reserve Eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI BillThe Post-9/11 GI Bill is a popular educational assistance program designed for servicemembers and veterans and their family members. In FY2021, almost 725,000 individuals are anticipated to receive average benefits of $16,230 each. Since enactment of the Post-9/11 GI Bill in 2008, the eligibility of National Guard and Reserve (G&R) members has been the subject of ongoing debate that has produced several amendments that expand their eligibility. This In Focus provides background on G&R eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and describes questions for Congress to consider as G&R eligibility continues to be at issue. Background Background on the Post-9/11 GI Bill Per Section 5001 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (P.L. 110-252), the Post-9/11 GI Bill was enacted in response to findings that “service on active duty in the Armed Forces had been especially arduous since September 11, 2001,” and to recognize the value of military service. Among the eligibility requirements for the Post-9/11 GI Bill are minimum qualifying active duty service requirements that must be met o