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Introduced
05/23/2013
05/23/2013
In Committee
05/23/2013
05/23/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Spouses of Heroes Education Act - Entitles to post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance the spouse (under current law, only the child) of a person who, on or after September 11, 2001, dies in the line of duty while serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces. Terminates such spouse's entitlement on the earlier of: (1) the date that is 15 years after the date on which the member died, and (2) the date of the spouse's remarriage. Requires an individual entitled to such assistance and also to veterans' educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to elect a single coverage.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Spouses of Heroes Education Act, expands educational assistance benefits to include the surviving spouse of a service member who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001, a benefit previously only available to children. This entitlement for spouses will end either 15 years after the service member's death or upon the spouse's remarriage, whichever comes first. Additionally, any surviving spouse who is eligible for this new benefit and also for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, a program providing educational benefits to service members and veterans, must choose to receive benefits from only one program.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Jeff Merkley (D)*,
Max Baucus (D),
Mark Begich (D),
Dean Heller (R),
Brian Schatz (D),
Jon Tester (D),
David Vitter (R),
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111. (on 06/12/2013)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1039/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1039is/pdf/BILLS-113s1039is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1039is/pdf/BILLS-113s1039is.pdf.pdf |
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