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US HB6377
Bill
Status
12/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Brownley
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AI Summary
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Expands VA educational assistance eligibility under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35) to include siblings of veterans who died or became permanently disabled due to service
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Extends Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship eligibility to siblings of servicemembers who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001
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Allows veterans to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to siblings in addition to spouses and children
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Defines "sibling" broadly as a brother or sister by blood, adoption, or through a recognized guardianship or family relationship
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Sets age limitations for sibling transferees: benefits may be used until the later of the 15-year delimiting date or age 26, with exceptions for siblings serving as primary caregivers for seriously injured veterans or servicemembers
Legislative Description
This act may be cited as the “Gold Star Siblings Educational Benefits Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
1/5/2026