A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Let Veterans Transfer GI Bill Benefits at Any Time
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs for review. It is not yet scheduled for a vote and is considered to be in the beginning phase of its journey. There are no companion bills currently associated with this proposal.
Legislative Progress
Veterans' issues often get support from both parties, but many bills struggle to get a final vote during busy sessions.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Children and spouses of eligible service members would benefit from easier access to transferred GI Bill education funds. More military dependents would be able to use these benefits for college tuition, fees, and housing costs since their parent or spouse would face fewer barriers to transferring the entitlement. Children can begin using the benefit after finishing high school or turning 18.
“the dependent may not commence the use of the transferred entitlement until either-- ``(1) the completion by the child of the requirements of a secondary school diploma (or equivalency certificate); or ``(2) the attainment by the child of 18 years of age”
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
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