# 119-s-4237: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.

119-s-4237, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4237
- Congress: 119
- Title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Expand transfer eligibility for Post-9/11 educational benefits.** This bill would broaden who may transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance by adding a service-commitment pathway and by setting clearer rules for when dependents can begin using transferred entitlement. - Service members: Service members with at least 10 years of service remain eligible, and those with at least 6 years could become eligible if they agree to serve additional time to reach 10 years. - Dependents and families: Dependent children who receive transferred entitlement would not be allowed to start using it until they complete a secondary school diploma or equivalent or turn 18. - Benefit administration: The bill would allow transfers at any time while keeping existing limits on how long the entitlement can be used and would reorganize statute cross-references and numbering to match the new eligibility framework.

## Provisions PRIA read

- More transfer rights for military families: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would let more service members transfer unused Post-9/11 educational benefits to dependents. You would qualify if, at approval, you have at least 10 years of uniformed service, including at least six years in the Armed Forces. Or you would qualify if you have at least six years…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5238: For Our Republic Act
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4237 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4237)

## Related
- [119-s-5238: For Our Republic Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5238)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4237 (as of 2026-04-21).