119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Mar 18, 2026
S. 342IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
Democrats expand education benefits for Purple Heart veterans
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty (D-WA)13 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 30, 2025
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Senate committee
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Senate floor
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House
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Cosponsors (13)
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5 Democrats, 7 Republicans (of 12 shown).
Activity timeline
Mar 18
Mar 18
Mar 18
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 10
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.
Jan 30
Jan 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 30
Jan 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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2026
Mar 18
SENATECommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2025
Dec 10
SENATECommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.
Jan 30
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 30
Introduced in Senate
All 13 cosponsors
5 Democrats · 7 Republicans · 1 Independent
Democrats (5)
Republicans (7)
Independents (1)
King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]ME
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