This act may be cited as the “Gold Star Siblings Educational Benefits Act

This bill would change federal veterans law so that brothers and sisters of certain veterans and service members can receive education benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It would add siblings to the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program and to the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, which now cover spouses and children. It would also let service members transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a sibling. A sibling would be defined as a brother or sister by blood, adoption, or a recognized guardianship or family relationship. Siblings who receive transferred benefits could generally use them until the later of the 15-year deadline or age 26, with extra time for siblings who serve as primary caregivers for a seriously injured veteran or service member.

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Sponsors

• Julia Brownley Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors