H.R. 6002 expands who can pass along education benefits to their families by changing the rules for transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance to dependents. Currently, service members must complete at least six years of active duty to be eligible for this transfer option; the bill lowers that threshold to allow members who have completed at least 17 years of service in the Armed Forces to transfer benefits, and also allows military personnel who are retired under certain circumstances to do so as well. The legislation broadens the definition of eligible individuals beyond just active-duty service members to include retired military personnel. This change would help more veterans and military families access educational benefits for dependents' college and training programs. The bill was introduced in November 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration.
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