Bill · S. 4237· Senate(119-S-4237)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Richard Blumenthal
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to title 38 of the United States Code regarding Post-9/11 Educational Assistance. It seeks to modify the eligibility requirements for individuals wanting to transfer unused entitlement to others. The bill changes how service requirements are calculated for members of the uniformed services. Additionally, it modifies the rules regarding when an individual may transfer their entitlement. The legislation also includes several conforming amendments to adjust the existing law.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill enhances the value of military service by providing more flexible ways for service members to secure educational benefits for their families.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill expands eligibility for transferring Post-9/11 educational assistance to dependents by allowing service members with at least six years of service to enter into an agreement to reach the ten-year threshold.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
By expanding the ability to transfer educational benefits, the bill provides more financial support for the future education of young adults and their dependents.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Modified Eligibility Requirements: Under Section 1(a)(1), the bill adjusts the requirements for those in the uniformed services. A member can now be eligible if they have served at least six years in the Armed Forces and agree to serve for a period that covers the gap between their current service and 10 years. This provides a pathway for those who have not yet reached 10 years of total service.
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Flexible Transfer Timing: According to Section 1(b)(1), the bill amends the law so that an individual approved to transfer entitlement may do so at any time, subject to certain limitations. This provides more flexibility in how the entitlement is managed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Service Requirements: Section 1(a)(1)(1) requires that an individual must have completed at least 10 years of service in the uniformed services, with at least six of those years being in the Armed Forces. This establishes a specific service threshold that must be met.
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Dependents' Use Restrictions: Under Section 1(a)(2)(A), if the dependent is a child, they cannot start using the transferred entitlement until they have completed a secondary school diploma (or equivalency) or reached 18 years of age. This limits when a child can access the benefits.
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+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate