To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance.
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Latest Action · February 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
H.R. 5436 would prevent colleges and universities from withholding student transcripts from veterans and service members who used Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to pay for their education. Currently, some schools refuse to release transcripts when students have outstanding debts to the institution, such as unpaid tuition or fees, but this bill would make that practice illegal for GI Bill recipients. The legislation applies specifically to individuals who used Post-9/11 educational assistance, a key veterans' education benefit, and would amend federal veterans law to add this protection. No specific funding or timeline is mentioned in the bill text. This change would help ensure that veterans can obtain their academic records and pursue further education or employment opportunities even if they dispute charges or have unpaid bills with their school.
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