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DemocratBill · H.R. 10172· House(119-HR-10172)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for survivors' and dependents' educational assistance to the dependent parent of a person who dies of a service-connected disability or has a total and permanent service-connected disability, and for other purposes.

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
8/27/2026
Last activity
9/7/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
None
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill amends title 38 of the United States Code to extend eligibility for survivors' and dependents' educational assistance. Specifically, the benefit is expanded to include the dependent parent of a person who dies of a service-connected disability or has a total and permanent service-connected disability. The legislation makes conforming amendments to update sections regarding cessation of eligibility, periods of eligibility, and correspondence courses to account for these dependent parents. Representative Ms. Norton introduced the bill in the House on August 27, 2026, where it was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6

    The bill extends educational assistance eligibility to the dependent parents of certain veterans.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5

    The bill expands educational benefits available to the families of certain veterans.

  • Would students be better off under this?+5

    It provides new avenues for educational assistance for certain dependent parents.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.