H.R. 3619: Patriots Over Politics Act
This bill, known as the "Patriots Over Politics Act," aims to amend existing legislation to allow certain members of the Armed Forces who were discharged for refusing a COVID-19 vaccination to transfer their educational benefits to their dependents. The key points of the bill are as follows:
Eligibility for Benefit Transfer
The bill permits individuals who were either involuntarily or voluntarily separated from military service between August 24, 2021, and January 10, 2023, solely due to their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, to transfer their unused educational assistance benefits to their eligible dependents.
Time Frame for Transfer
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to allow this transfer during a 90-day window starting from the date the bill is enacted. Eligible individuals must initiate the transfer within this period.
Conditions for Use of Transferred Benefits
Once the educational entitlements are transferred to a child, that child may begin using the benefits after the transferring individual has completed at least six years of service in the Armed Forces.
Definition of Covered Individuals
Under this bill, a "covered eligible individual" is specifically defined as anyone who was separated from the Armed Forces during the aforementioned period due to their refusal of the COVID-19 vaccination.
Implications
The bill intends to provide support for the families of service members affected by vaccination mandates by ensuring they retain access to educational benefits that might otherwise be lost due to their discharge status.
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Sponsors
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TrackTom Barrett
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TrackNicholas Begich
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TrackJack Bergman
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TrackTroy Downing
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TrackGabe Evans
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TrackCraig Goldman
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TrackAbraham Hamadeh
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TrackPat Harrigan
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TrackJennifer Kiggans
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TrackMorgan Luttrell
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TrackRichard McCormick
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TrackTim Moore
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TrackGregory F. Murphy
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TrackZachary Nunn
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TrackRobert Onder
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TrackKeith Self
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TrackDerrick Van Orden
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Jun. 11, 2025 | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| Jun. 06, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
| May. 29, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| May. 29, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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