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.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code to allow individuals who have been awarded the Purple Heart for military service to transfer any unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance benefits to a family member. The bill aims to expand the eligibility for transferring these educational benefits beyond current provisions, which typically apply to service members themselves. The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No full text or official summary is available for detailed provisions.
The bill sought to enable Purple Heart recipients to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to family members, but it did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired.
- Amends title 38, United States Code, concerning Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.
- Authorizes Purple Heart recipients to transfer unused educational benefits to family members.
- Referred to the House Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity but did not progress further.
['Purple Heart recipients who have unused Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits', 'Family members of Purple Heart recipients eligible to receive transferred benefits', 'Department of Veterans Affairs as the administering agency']
['Implementation challenges in verifying eligibility and managing benefit transfers specific to Purple Heart awardees', 'Potential fiscal impact due to expanded eligibility for benefit transfers', 'Oversight requirements to ensure proper administration and prevent misuse of transferred benefits']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. It relates to ongoing legislative efforts to support veterans and their families through educational benefits. The bill did not advance beyond referral and is listed as failed or expired as of November 2024.
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['Potential increased educational attainment among family members of Purple Heart recipients due to expanded access to transferred benefits', 'Possible administrative burden on the Department of Veterans Affairs to update systems and processes for benefit transfer eligibility verification']
The bill lacks a publicly available official summary and full text, limiting detailed analysis. Oversight should focus on the fiscal impact of expanded benefit transfers and the VA's capacity to implement new eligibility verification processes. Tracking the bill's referral and expiration status highlights the importance of monitoring legislative progress and transparency in veterans' benefit policy changes.
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