GI Bill Transfer Extension Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 20, 2018)
GI Bill Transfer Extension Act
This bill provides that a veteran who meets the length of U.S. Armed Forces service necessary to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits to a dependent spouse, child, or both may transfer unused benefits to such persons for up to 15 years after discharge or release from the Armed Forces. (Currently, a qualified individual may only transfer such benefits during military service.)
The Department of Defense may not limit eligibility for such benefits based on a maximum number of active service years.
The bill makes these provisions retroactive to August 1, 2009.
What just happenedSep 20, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 20, 2018
- Sep 20, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Sep 20, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Sep 20, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House