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SB3288: Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act of 2023

: Angus King (I-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 9, 2023
Armed forces and national security
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance for victims of sexual assault or domestic violence, and for other purposes.

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This bill would restore education benefits for veterans who are victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. The benefits in question are called Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, which help veterans pay for college or job training. Currently, some veterans may lose these benefits under certain circumstances. The bill aims to change that rule so victims of sexual assault or domestic violence can keep their education benefits. It was introduced in Congress but has not yet been debated or voted on.

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