HR 790119th CongressIntroduced

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.

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Veterans Affairs

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This legislation amends Title 38 to permit Purple Heart recipients from post-9/11 military service to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to family dependents, with a 36-month transfer limit. It establishes detailed rules for beneficiary designation, revocation procedures, usage timelines, and special provisions for caregivers and emergency situations while protecting transferred benefits from marital division.

Key Points

1Eligible Purple Heart veterans may transfer up to 36 months of unused educational assistance to designated dependents including spouses and children under specific statutory definitions.
2Transferred benefits cannot be treated as marital property during divorce proceedings and remain protected from division in civil court cases.
3Child beneficiaries may access benefits beyond age 26 if serving as primary caregivers for injured veterans or due to emergency educational institution closures.

Impact Areas

Purple Heart recipients discharged after September 11, 2001Veterans' family dependents including spouses and childrenDepartment of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense administrative systems

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