HR8896-118

Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Armed Forces to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jun 28, 2024

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Armed Forces to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Education, Veterans Affairs.

Who Benefits and How

defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section H7FBAE23E4E5748C58613EE8085F934D8: 1. Authority for individuals awarded Purple Heart to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member Subchapter II of chapter 33 of title...
  • Section HE3994F1387EE40A7AB09A4FF697EA0B0: 3319A. Authority for recipients of Purple Heart to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member The Secretary shall permit an individual...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Armed Forces to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Key Policy Areas

Defense, Education, Veterans Affairs

Primary Purpose

This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Armed Forces to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Policy Domains

Defense Education Veterans Affairs

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jun 28, 2024

Mr. Levin (for himself and Mr. Murphy) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Defense Education Veterans Affairs
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_defense"
→ Secretary of Defense

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