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20-Year Promise Act

USA119th CongressHR-7908| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
Jennifer A. Kiggans

Jennifer A. Kiggans

Republican Representative

Virginia

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly enhances educational benefits for individuals who complete 20 or more years of service in the Armed Forces, regardless of their duty status, by amending Title 38, United States Code. It increases their total entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill from 36 months to 72 months of educational assistance, providing a substantial extension for their educational pursuits. A key provision allows for the transfer of this full 72-month entitlement to eligible dependents, overriding the standard 36-month transfer limit. Furthermore, these beneficiaries are exempt from general limitations on receiving educational assistance from multiple programs simultaneously, offering greater flexibility. These new provisions will apply to any individual completing 20 or more years of service on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

20-Year Promise Act

USA119th CongressHR-7908| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
This bill significantly enhances educational benefits for individuals who complete 20 or more years of service in the Armed Forces, regardless of their duty status, by amending Title 38, United States Code. It increases their total entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill from 36 months to 72 months of educational assistance, providing a substantial extension for their educational pursuits. A key provision allows for the transfer of this full 72-month entitlement to eligible dependents, overriding the standard 36-month transfer limit. Furthermore, these beneficiaries are exempt from general limitations on receiving educational assistance from multiple programs simultaneously, offering greater flexibility. These new provisions will apply to any individual completing 20 or more years of service on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jennifer A. Kiggans

Jennifer A. Kiggans

Republican Representative

Virginia

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted