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Search Results: keywords:"transfer of benefits"

H. R. 8607 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain legatees of certain veterans eligible for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,155
H.R. 8607, known as the "VA Housing Loan Forever Act of 2024," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to allow certain legatees of veterans to become eligible for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It allows living veterans who served between 1944 and...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets certain family members of old soldiers use special loans to buy homes, even if the soldiers haven’t used them yet. It makes sure the soldiers can change their mind if the loans haven’t been used, and sets rules for how the family can use these loans.
H. R. 8896 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Armed Forces to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member, and for other purposes.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,269
H.R. 8896 is a proposed bill that aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The bill would allow individuals who have received the Purple Heart for military service to transfer their unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance benefits to their family members. This...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let soldiers who got a special award called the Purple Heart give their school money to their family if they haven't used it. But there are some rules and things they need to be careful about.

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