Some Purple Heart veterans could give up to 36 months of unused GI Bill benefits to eligible family members. Children would face age and school rules. Some could get more time because of caregiving or an emergency school closing.
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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. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Latest action on H.R. 790: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects certain Purple Heart veterans and the family members who depend on them. These veterans could share education benefits that they do not plan to use. Spouses and children could gain help paying for school. Children who delayed school to provide care, or because an emergency closed their school, could get more time.
Why this matters: Unused GI Bill benefits may now expire instead of helping a veteran's family. This bill could help spouses and children pay for college, training, or finishing high school. It could also protect children whose schooling was delayed by caregiving or an emergency. The bill does not state how many families would use the option or how much it would cost.
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Officially: 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.
Some Purple Heart veterans could give up to 36 months of unused GI Bill benefits to eligible family members. Children would face age and school rules. Some could get more time because of caregiving or an emergency school closing.
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Sitting in Economic Opportunity
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (3/4/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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