A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase flexibility in the transferability of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes amendments to title 38, United States Code, specifically concerning the transferability of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance benefits. Its primary goal is to increase flexibility for service members wishing to transfer these educational benefits to dependents. Key provisions include simplifying the eligibility criteria for transfer, requiring at least six years of service in the uniformed services. Crucially, the bill removes the current restriction that transfers can only be executed while a member is actively serving, allowing transfers to occur at any time . These changes aim to streamline the process and provide greater autonomy to service members regarding their educational benefits.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase flexibility in the transferability of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressS-4231| Senate
| Updated: 3/26/2026
This bill proposes amendments to title 38, United States Code, specifically concerning the transferability of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance benefits. Its primary goal is to increase flexibility for service members wishing to transfer these educational benefits to dependents. Key provisions include simplifying the eligibility criteria for transfer, requiring at least six years of service in the uniformed services. Crucially, the bill removes the current restriction that transfers can only be executed while a member is actively serving, allowing transfers to occur at any time . These changes aim to streamline the process and provide greater autonomy to service members regarding their educational benefits.