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Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act

4/10/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1872

Bill 119 HR 1872, also known as the "Post-9/11 GI Bill Repayment Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions they made towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides educational benefits to veterans who have served in the military since September 11, 2001. Under the current law, service members can contribute additional funds towards their education benefits in order to transfer them to a spouse or dependent. However, if a service member is discharged before using these transferred benefits, they are not reimbursed for the contributions they made.

This bill seeks to rectify this issue by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay service members for any contributions they made towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance if they are unable to use the transferred benefits due to a discharge. This repayment would help ensure that service members are not financially penalized for their contributions towards their education benefits. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1872 aims to provide fair and equitable treatment to service members who have made contributions towards their education benefits but are unable to use them due to circumstances beyond their control. It seeks to support and honor the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces by ensuring that they receive the benefits they have earned.

Congressional Summary of HR 1872

Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act

This bill modifies the process for repaying service members and veterans who paid to keep benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, but later chose to utilize Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue the repayments with the last monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This requirement has limited the repayments to individuals who are receiving stipends. Under the bill, the VA must make such a repayment before the exhaustion of the individual's entitlement to education assistance.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1872

Bill HR 1872 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2025. Bill HR 1872 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2025.  Bill HR 1872's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of April 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1872

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1872

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1872

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.

Comments

Wrenlee Faircloth profile image

Wrenlee Faircloth

953

1 year ago

I can't believe this bill is trying to change the education benefits for veterans. It's not fair to them at all. Why mess with something that's been working just fine? I don't see how this is going to help anyone. It's just going to make things more complicated for everyone involved. I hope this doesn't end up passing.

Galilea Murray profile image

Galilea Murray

864

1 year ago

I just heard about this new bill for veterans' education, and it's really got me thinking. I mean, it sounds like a good thing, but I wonder who really benefits from it? Do you think it will make a difference for our veterans?

Zaiden Hanson profile image

Zaiden Hanson

865

1 year ago

This bill is total BS! It's gonna mess with my education benefits and I ain't happy about it. Why should I have to suffer because of some stupid law? This is ridiculous! #NotFair #HRBill1872Sucks

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1872

Ronny Jackson
Ronny Jackson
TexasRepublican
Derrick Van Orden
Derrick Van Orden
WisconsinRepublican

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