HR 1798 United States House · 118th Congress

Protect Military Dependents Act

This bill amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to clarify that military dependents are not liable for overpayments of educational benefits. It changes provisions so that only the service member (not their dependents) is responsible for repaying overpaid educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill. The key change removes any potential financial responsibility for dependents if the service member fails to complete their service agreement. This directly affects military families who might have faced repayment demands for benefits paid to them. The bill ensures dependents cannot be held financially accountable for these overpayments.
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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 24, 2023 Last action Apr 18, 2023
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Apr 18, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Apr 7, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Mar 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Mar 24, 2023
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Derrick Van Orden
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