Protect Military Dependents Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PMCongress
118
Number
HR - 1798
Introduced on
2023-03-24
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
Status of Legislation
Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote
Purpose and Summary
Protect Military Dependents Act
This bill imposes sole liability for overpayments of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill on the individual who was eligible for such assistance in situations where the individual failed to complete a service agreement and transferred the entitlement to a dependent.
Bill 118 hr 1798, also known as the Protect Military Dependents Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide additional protections and support for military dependents, including spouses and children of service members.
One key provision of the bill is to ensure that military dependents have access to necessary resources and support services, such as mental health counseling and financial assistance. This is particularly important given the unique challenges and stresses that military families often face due to frequent relocations, deployments, and other factors related to military service.
Additionally, the Protect Military Dependents Act aims to strengthen legal protections for military dependents, including provisions related to domestic violence and child custody issues. The bill seeks to ensure that military dependents have access to legal assistance and support in navigating these complex and often challenging situations. Overall, the Protect Military Dependents Act is designed to improve the well-being and quality of life for military families by providing them with the necessary resources, support, and legal protections. It is an important piece of legislation that recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of military dependents and seeks to ensure that they receive the care and support they deserve.
One key provision of the bill is to ensure that military dependents have access to necessary resources and support services, such as mental health counseling and financial assistance. This is particularly important given the unique challenges and stresses that military families often face due to frequent relocations, deployments, and other factors related to military service.
Additionally, the Protect Military Dependents Act aims to strengthen legal protections for military dependents, including provisions related to domestic violence and child custody issues. The bill seeks to ensure that military dependents have access to legal assistance and support in navigating these complex and often challenging situations. Overall, the Protect Military Dependents Act is designed to improve the well-being and quality of life for military families by providing them with the necessary resources, support, and legal protections. It is an important piece of legislation that recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of military dependents and seeks to ensure that they receive the care and support they deserve.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to render an individual, who transfers certain educational assistance, to which the individual is entitled because of an agreement by such individual to serve in the Armed Forces, to a dependent of that individual, and who fails to complete such agreement, solely liable for the overpayment of such educational assistance, and for other purposes.
Display TitleProtect Military Dependents Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedProtect Military Dependents Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to render an individual, who transfers certain educational assistance, to which the individual is entitled because of an agreement by such individual to serve in the Armed Forces, to a dependent of that individual, and who fails to complete such agreement, solely liable for the overpayment of such educational assistance, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Civil actions and liability•
Higher education•
Military personnel and dependents•
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Comments
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Recent Activity
Latest Summary12/6/2023
Protect Military Dependents Act
This bill imposes sole liability for overpayments of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill on the individual who was eligible for such assistance in situations where the individual failed...
to complete a service agreement and transferred the entitlement to a dependent.
Latest Action4/18/2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.