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Purple Heart Veterans Can Transfer Post-9/11 Education Benefits to Family.

This Act allows veterans awarded the Purple Heart (for service on or after September 11, 2001) to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance (up to 36 months) to eligible family members, such as spouses or children. This change directly provides financial support for the education of the loved ones of veterans who made sacrifices in service. The transferred benefits are protected, as they cannot be treated as marital property subject to division in divorce proceedings.
Key points
Purple Heart recipients can transfer up to 36 months of unused Post-9/11 educational benefits to eligible dependents (spouse or children).
Children can begin using the transferred benefits after completing high school or reaching 18 years of age.
Benefits transferred to children generally expire at age 26, with exceptions for primary caregivers of seriously injured veterans or due to emergency school closures.
Transferred entitlement cannot be treated as marital property subject to division in divorce or civil proceedings.
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Print number: 118_S_4396
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2024-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4396.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Purple Heart recipients can transfer up to 36 months of unused Post-9/11 educational benefits to eligible dependents (spouse or children).
  • Children can begin using the transferred benefits after completing high school or reaching 18 years of age.
  • Benefits transferred to children generally expire at age 26, with exceptions for primary caregivers of seriously injured veterans or due to emergency school closures.
  • Transferred entitlement cannot be treated as marital property subject to division in divorce or civil proceedings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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