119th Congress · House bill · Last action Aug 27, 2026
H.R. 10172In Committee
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for survivors' and dependents' educational assistance to the dependent parent of a person who dies of a service-connected disability or has a total and permanent service-connected disability, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC)Introduced Aug 27, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 10172 expands eligibility for survivors' and dependents' educational assistance under the Veterans Administration to include dependent parents of service members who die from a service-connected disability or have a total and permanent service-connected disability. The bill amends federal law to allow these parents to access education benefits previously limited to spouses and children. Introduced by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), the bill was referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on August 27, 2026.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E808)
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Aug 27
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House
Aug 27
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E808)
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