H.R. 6002: Veterans Earned Education Act

This bill, known as the Veterans Earned Education Act, proposes amendments to the eligibility criteria for transferring Post-9/11 educational assistance to dependents of service members. The key changes include:

Changes to Eligibility Criteria

• The term "member of the uniformed services" is replaced with "individual," broadening the range of eligible service members.
• The requirement for service members to have completed at least six years of service before being able to transfer benefits is proposed to be amended. Instead, the bill introduces a new eligibility requirement of having completed at least 17 years of service in the Armed Forces.
• Adds provisions for service members who are retired under specific sections of military law, allowing them to also transfer educational assistance.

Implementation

The amendments would be made to Section 3319(b) of title 38, United States Code, which governs the transfer of educational assistance benefits. This bill aims to expand the scope of who can transfer these educational benefits to their eligible dependents, which may include spouses and children of service members.

Potential Impact

By expanding the eligibility requirements, more veterans and service members may be able to provide educational support for their families. The change in the duration of required military service is significant, as it may align educational benefits more closely with long-term commitment to military service.

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