To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase flexibility in the transferability of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
Increases flexibility in transferring Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.
In the House Veterans' Affairs Committee since Oct. 1, 2026, 4 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Federal law sets rules for transferring Post-9/11 Educational Assistance. The bill would amend those rules to increase flexibility, but the specific transfer options it would change are not described.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Increase transfer flexibility
The bill would amend federal veterans law to make the transfer of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance more flexible. The specific transfer rules it would change are not stated.
Transfer rules shape how people can pass along Post-9/11 Educational Assistance. More flexibility could give people covered by the rules additional options, though the practical difference would depend on the specific changes.
Written from the official record.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Patronis with 6 original cosponsorsReferred to Veterans' Affairs
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeOCT 1, 2026VETERANS' AFFAIRS NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 4 daysNo hearing yet
- 4 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 4, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 4 states
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. The smaller side has 1 member.
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. The smaller side has 1 member.
Rep. Patronis’s record: sponsored 19 bills this Congress. 0 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Don BaconR-NE-2ORIGINAL
- Gus M. BilirakisR-FL-12ORIGINAL
- Maxwell FrostD-FL-10ORIGINAL
- Jennifer A. KiggansR-VA-2ORIGINAL
- Barry MooreR-AL-1ORIGINAL
- Maria Elvira SalazarR-FL-27ORIGINAL
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