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Gold Star Family Education Parity Act

USA119th CongressHR-2720| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
Timothy M. Kennedy

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Gold Star Family Education Parity Act" proposes to terminate the authority for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program, codified under Chapter 35 of title 38, United States Code. This termination is scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2029 . A key provision ensures that individuals who become ineligible for Chapter 35 benefits due to this termination will automatically become entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 33 , also known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This transition is designed to provide a seamless continuation of educational support for eligible beneficiaries. The bill specifies that this entitlement to Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits will be treated as if the individual had elected to receive assistance under section 3327 of title 38, with certain restrictions on crediting service waived, but still subject to the limitations of Chapter 33.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7549
Gold Star Family Education Parity Act
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7549
    Gold Star Family Education Parity Act


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 8, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Family relationshipsHigher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Gold Star Family Education Parity Act

USA119th CongressHR-2720| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
The "Gold Star Family Education Parity Act" proposes to terminate the authority for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program, codified under Chapter 35 of title 38, United States Code. This termination is scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2029 . A key provision ensures that individuals who become ineligible for Chapter 35 benefits due to this termination will automatically become entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 33 , also known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This transition is designed to provide a seamless continuation of educational support for eligible beneficiaries. The bill specifies that this entitlement to Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits will be treated as if the individual had elected to receive assistance under section 3327 of title 38, with certain restrictions on crediting service waived, but still subject to the limitations of Chapter 33.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7549
Gold Star Family Education Parity Act
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7549
    Gold Star Family Education Parity Act


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 8, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Timothy M. Kennedy

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family relationshipsHigher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation