Bills · HR 2720
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2720Armed Forces and National Security
Gold Star Family Education Parity Act
INTRO APR 8· LAST ACTION JUN 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes how the federal government provides educational support to military families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. If this bill becomes law, it would combine two separate educational benefit programs for Gold Star families into one, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, starting in 2029. This could simplify the system, making it easier for families and administrators to navigate, and potentially ensure more consistent benefit levels across different groups of beneficiaries.
If the bill does not become law, the Chapter 35 program would continue to operate separately from the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This would mean that Gold Star families would continue to have their educational benefits administered under a distinct program, which some might see as preserving a specific benefit tailored to their unique circumstances. Voters should care because it impacts how the nation honors its commitment to these families, affecting their ability to afford higher education and career training.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Ends the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program (Chapter 35) on August 1, 2029.
This provision sets a definitive end date for a long-standing educational benefit program for military families.
PROVISION 02
Makes individuals no longer eligible for Chapter 35 benefits after August 1, 2029, eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) educational assistance.
This ensures that Gold Star families continue to receive educational benefits by transitioning them to a different, often more comprehensive, program.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2720
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 8, 2025
Last actionJun 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025
House BillHR 2720Armed Forces and National Security
Gold Star Family Education Parity Act
INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 11, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
3
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