Congressman Patronis Introduces Legislation to Expand GI Bill Benefits for Military Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) introduced the GI Bill Transferability Act to give servicemembers more freedom to use their hard earned Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to support their families.

“Our military families have sacrificed enough. If a servicemember earns the GI Bill, they should have the freedom to use it for their family,” said Congressman Patronis. “Right now, Washington makes servicemembers jump through hoops and commit to four more years just to transfer it. That’s not right. We should be making life easier for the men and women who put on the uniform, not putting more roadblocks in their way. This bill is about keeping our promise to them and putting military families first.”

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who is leading the legislation in the Senate, said, “Our veterans and servicemembers deserve the freedom to use their education benefits in ways that work for their families. My GI Bill Transferability Act gives military families more flexibility to use their benefits to meet their unique educational needs. I thank my friend, Congressman Jimmy Patronis, for leading this bill in the House. Our nation’s heroes earned these benefits; they shouldn’t face unnecessary hurdles in using them. Let’s get this done.”

The GI Bill Transferability Act would:

• Remove the four year service requirement to transfer GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child.
• Allow servicemembers and veterans to transfer their benefits at any time, including after leaving the military.
• Allow children born after a servicemember leaves the military to receive transferred benefits.

To view the GI Bill Transferability Act click here. 

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