What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 290.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-13.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr290/BILLS-117hr290rfs.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2781)

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 290

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Veteran Education Benefits: Changes to Liability for Military Families.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: A service member who transferred educational benefits to a family member but failed to complete their service agreement will be solely responsible for repaying any overpaid amounts. Family members who received the benefits will not be held financially liable for overpayments if the service member defaults on their agreement. These provisions are temporary and will revert to their previous wording on October 1, 2024.

New rules clarify who is financially responsible if a service member fails to complete their service agreement after transferring educational benefits to a family member. This change aims to simplify the process of recovering overpayments by making only the service member liable. This impacts the financial security of military families by removing their responsibility in such situations.

Key points

A service member who transferred educational benefits to a family member but failed to complete their service agreement will be solely responsible for repaying any overpaid amounts.

Family members who received the benefits will not be held financially liable for overpayments if the service member defaults on their agreement.

These provisions are temporary and will revert to their previous wording on October 1, 2024.

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Additional Information

To amend title 38, United States Code, to render an individual, who transfers certain educational assistance, to which the individual is entitled because of an agreement by such individual to serve in the Armed Forces, to a dependent of that individual, and who fails to complete such agreement, solely liable for the overpayment of such educational assistance.

Print number: HR 290

Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Process start date: 2021-01-13

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