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.
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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 id36372f3bca8a458c875cbb4a70267bf4: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2024.
- Section id282a1db5b0174d9c8b72ade1fdf54b51: 2. 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 id4c3e09867fa040279b3e1a4187e833a7: 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
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Sponsors
Patty Murray
D-WA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Murray (for herself and Mr. Tillis) introduced the following …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_defense"
- → Secretary of Defense
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