Bill · H.R. 2720· House(119-HR-2720)
Gold Star Family Education Parity Act
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Gold Star Family Education Parity Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to provide for the termination of a specific educational assistance program. Specifically, it seeks to end the authority to provide educational assistance under Chapter 35. If this bill passes, the authority for that assistance will end on August 1, 2029. It also provides a transition for those who are no longer eligible under that chapter to receive assistance under chapter 33.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The termination of the Chapter 35 educational assistance program will reduce federal spending on this specific program.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
Eliminating specific programs is often viewed as a step toward fiscal consolidation.
Does this make college cost less?+2
The bill transitions eligible individuals to Chapter 33 assistance, which may offer different coverage for college costs.
The opposite
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?-3
The bill terminates a specific educational assistance program intended for dependents of deceased veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-2
The bill terminates the specific Chapter 35 educational assistance program for gold star families.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Transition to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance: Individuals who lose eligibility under the current program due to its termination will be entitled to educational assistance under chapter 33 of title 38 (Sec. 2(a)(b)). This provides an alternative way for people to receive educational assistance.
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Removal of Specific Restrictions: For those transitioning to chapter 33 assistance, the bill states they will receive it as if they elected it under section 3327, notwithstanding restrictions on crediting service under section 3322(h)(1) (Sec. 2(a)(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Termination of Educational Assistance Program: The authority to provide educational assistance under Chapter 35 of title 38 will end on August 1, 2029 (Sec. 2(a)). This means the current program will no longer exist after that date.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+1Good For Veterans-3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits-2
- 2/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 5/8/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 4/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Frank MrvanDemocrat · Indiana