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US HB790
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Levin
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AI Summary
- Veterans awarded the Purple Heart for service on or after September 11, 2001 may transfer up to 36 months of unused Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible dependents (spouse or children)
- Transfers can be modified or revoked at any time by the veteran, and transferred entitlement cannot be treated as marital property subject to division in divorce proceedings
- Child recipients may use benefits until age 26, with extensions available for those serving as primary caregivers to seriously injured veterans or during emergency school closures
- If the veteran dies before completing the transfer to designated dependents, remaining entitlement is automatically distributed evenly among eligible transferees
- Dependents receiving transferred benefits may also use them to pursue a secondary school diploma or equivalency certificate
Legislative Description
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Armed Forces to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member, and for other purposes.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
3/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity3/4/2025
Veterans' Affairs1/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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