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H.R. 1798 118th Congress House

Protect Military Dependents Act

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to render an individual, who transfers certain educational assistance, to which the individual is entitled because of an… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To 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.

Introduced: March 24, 2023 Introduced by: Derrick Van Orden Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Civil actions and liabilityHigher educationMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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 Latest action April 18, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 141 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
  • HR 1669 VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
  • HR 8371 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1798: Protect Military Dependents Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1798/
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"H.R. 1798: Protect Military Dependents Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1798/.
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H.R. 1798, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1798/.
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