Bill · H.R. 6002· House(119-HR-6002)
Veterans Earned Education Act
- Introduced
- 11/10/2025
- Last activity
- 11/17/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans Earned Education Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The purpose of the legislation is to expand the group of people eligible to transfer Post-9/11 educational assistance to eligible dependents. It modifies the requirements regarding service length and status. These changes are intended to broaden who can pass on these educational benefits.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides more flexibility and options for veterans to pass educational benefits to their dependents.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill expands eligibility for transferring Post-9/11 educational assistance to include those with 17 years of service or those retired under chapter 61 of title 10.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The expansion of eligible dependents increases the potential pool of students who can utilize transferred educational assistance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Transfer Eligibility: The bill adds new categories of people who can transfer their educational assistance, which provides more options for those serving in the military. This includes individuals who have completed at least 17 years of service (Section 2).
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Benefits for Retired Members: The bill includes individuals who are retired from the Armed Forces under chapter 61 of title 10, allowing them to potentially transfer benefits to dependents (Section 2).
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+5Good For Students+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 11/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina