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Military Family GI Bill Promise Act

USA119th CongressHR-4540| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Barry Moore (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Military Family GI Bill Promise Act aims to significantly expand the flexibility for individuals to transfer their Post-9/11 education benefits to eligible dependents. A key provision removes the existing requirement that a service member must be actively serving in the Armed Forces at the time of the transfer, allowing transfers to occur at any time , including after separation from service. Furthermore, the bill broadens eligibility by introducing an alternative pathway for transfer, requiring 10 years of service in the uniformed services, with at least six years in the Armed Forces. These changes collectively make it easier for veterans and service members to utilize and allocate their educational benefits to support their families.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Military Family GI Bill Promise Act

USA119th CongressHR-4540| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
The Military Family GI Bill Promise Act aims to significantly expand the flexibility for individuals to transfer their Post-9/11 education benefits to eligible dependents. A key provision removes the existing requirement that a service member must be actively serving in the Armed Forces at the time of the transfer, allowing transfers to occur at any time , including after separation from service. Furthermore, the bill broadens eligibility by introducing an alternative pathway for transfer, requiring 10 years of service in the uniformed services, with at least six years in the Armed Forces. These changes collectively make it easier for veterans and service members to utilize and allocate their educational benefits to support their families.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Barry Moore (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted