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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.
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Rep. Taylor, Scott [R-VA-2] · R–VA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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