Bill · H.R. 4540· House(119-HR-4540)
Military Family GI Bill Promise Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Military Family GI Bill Promise Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to expand the ability of individuals entitled to Post-9/11 education benefits to transfer those benefits to their dependents. It includes changes to how service requirements are met and when transfers can be executed. Specifically, it adjusts the language regarding members of the uniformed services and their ability to transfer benefits.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill significantly enhances the value and flexibility of the GI Bill for veterans and their families.
Does this make college cost less?+6
By expanding the transferability of GI Bill benefits to dependents, the bill increases educational affordability for military families.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill creates new paths for dependents to access higher education through transferred benefits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Eligibility for Transfers: The bill adds a new provision in Section 2, subsection (b)(2), which allows for those with 10 years of service in the uniformed services, including at least six years in the Armed Forces, to access these benefits. This expands the group of people who can qualify.
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Increased Flexibility in Timing: Under Section 2, subsection (f)(1), the bill changes the language from requiring transfers to occur "only while serving as a member of the Armed Forces" to allowing them to be executed "at any time." This provides more flexibility for veterans and their families to manage their benefits regardless of their current service status.
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Clarification for Separated Members: Section 2, subsection (b)(1)(A) inserts language specifying that the benefits include "a member who has separated from the uniformed services," which clarifies the status of those who are no longer active duty.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Students+5Good For Children+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida