S. 342Reported
Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2025
Authorize certain Purple Heart veterans discharged after post-9/11 service to transfer unused GI Bill education benefits to eligible dependents
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorize certain Purple Heart veterans discharged after post-9/11 service to transfer unused GI Bill education benefits to eligible dependents
Key points
- Require VA DOD coordination
- Authorize transfer of GI Bill benefits
- Limit transferred entitlement to 36 months
- Allow revocation of unused transfers
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2026-03-18 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityFamily relationshipsHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' organizations and recognition