H.R. 2550 (112th): Spouses of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act

Introduced:
Jul 15, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Dan Boren [D-OK2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 15, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 15, 2011
Referred to Committee Jul 15, 2011
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the transfer of entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs by deceased members of the Armed Forces.

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Last updated Jul 15, 2011.
4 pages

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7/15/2011--Introduced.
Spouses of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act - Requires an Armed Forces member's entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be transferred to the member's surviving spouse, unless another eligible dependent is designated, upon the death of a member who is entitled to such assistance while serving on active duty.
Limits the maximum amount of assistance transferrable to a spouse under this Act to the amount the deceased member was actually entitled on the date of the member's death.
Directs a surviving spouse who is also entitled to other specified VA educational assistance for survivors and dependents to make an irrevocable election to receive assistance either under this Act or such other provisions.
Prohibits a surviving spouse from receiving assistance under both provisions.
Requires this Act to take effect retroactively from August 1, 2009.

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