# 119-hr-10693: GI Bill Transferability Act

119-hr-10693, GI Bill Transferability Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-16).

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- As of: 2026-10-16
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10693
- Congress: 119
- Title: GI Bill Transferability Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-16

## Summary

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

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Less shared liability for GI transfers: benefit, medium. 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…
- Changes to GI Bill transfer rules: mixed, high. 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 unde…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4398: Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
- 119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-10693 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10693)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-4398: Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4398)
- [119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3514)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10693 (as of 2026-10-16).