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US HR1798

US HR1798
Protect Military Dependents Act


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Introduced
03/24/2023
In Committee
04/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to render an individual, who transfers certain educational assistance, to which the individual is entitled because of an agreement by such individual to serve in the Armed Forces, to a dependent of that individual, and who fails to complete such agreement, solely liable for the overpayment of such educational assistance, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protect Military Dependents Act, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to make an individual who transfers their educational assistance benefits to a dependent solely liable for any overpayment if the individual fails to complete the required service agreement. The bill clarifies that the individual, not the dependent, is responsible for repaying the overpayment to the United States, except in cases where the individual's inability to complete the agreement was due to certain exemptions, such as a medical discharge.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. (on 04/18/2023)

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