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119-hr-10693119th CongressWALLET

GI Bill Transferability Act

Sponsored By: Representative Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]

Introduced

Summary

Increases flexibility in transferring Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.

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The bill would tie transfer eligibility to a clear service-tenure rule and expand when transfers can happen so dependents get more timing flexibility.

  • Families and dependents: Dependents could receive transferred Post-9/11 benefits on a more flexible schedule because transfers may be executed "at any time." This can let education start when it fits the dependent's life.
  • Service members: A service member would need at least six years of service to be eligible to transfer benefits. That creates a fixed eligibility threshold of six years.
  • VA and statute: The bill would amend 38 U.S.C. §3319 to add the six-year standard, broaden transfer timing, remove a joint-liability paragraph, and reorder subsections to match the new rules. Section 2 contains no new funding or appropriations.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Changes to GI Bill transfer rules

If enacted, this bill would require service members to have at least six years of service to transfer Post-9/11 educational benefits. It would also let eligible transfers be executed at any time instead of only while serving. These changes would take effect upon enactment. Service members with under six years of service would no longer be able to transfer benefits.

Less shared liability for GI transfers

If enacted, this bill would remove a joint-and-several liability rule tied to transfers of Post-9/11 educational benefits. The bill strikes the paragraph and heading that impose joint liability. The supplied text does not show exact dollar amounts or precise parties affected. The change would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 10/1/2026

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/1/2026

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/1/2026

  • Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 10/1/2026

  • Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/1/2026

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 10/1/2026

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 10/6/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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