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S. 1039

Spouses of Heroes Education Act

Spouses of Heroes Education Act - Entitles to post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance the spouse (under current law, only the child) of a person who, on or after September 11, 2001, dies in the line of duty while serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces. Terminates such spouse's entitlement on the earlier of: (1) the date that is 15 years after the date on which the member died, and (2) the date of the spouse's remarriage.

Requires an individual entitled to such assistance and also to veterans' educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to elect a single coverage.

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2013
  1. Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.

  2. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Spouses of Heroes Education Act — Informed