H.R.5229 - Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Transferability Act of 2008

To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Transferability Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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2/6/2008--Introduced.Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Transferability Act of 2008 - Amends the Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance program to authorize the Secretary of the military department concerned to permit any member of the Armed Forces (currently, only members with c

Official Summary

2/6/2008--Introduced.
Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Transferability Act of 2008 - Amends the Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance program to authorize the Secretary of the military department concerned to permit any member of the Armed Forces (currently, only members with critical military skills) entitled to basic educational assistance to elect to transfer a portion of such assistance to one or more dependents. Removes the 18-month limitation on the number of months of entitlement authorized to be transferred. Provides similar eligibility for the transfer of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve who have completed at least six years of service and enter into an agreement to remain a member of such Reserve for at least four more years.


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08/01/08
veterans house legislation as of 30 july 08

veteran house legislation 30 july 08. of the 6650 house bills introduced in the 110th congress to date, following are those of interest to the non-active duty veteran community. by clicking on the bill number you can access the actual ...

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07/26/08
congressman patrick mchenry's liberal democrat opponent supports ...

hr 5229 - h. res. 786 - h. res. 986 - hr 1110 - hr 3234 - hr 5737 - hr 5740 - hr 5825. last, but not least from this disgusting press release by johnson... not just a distortion of the facts by johnson--but an outright lie: ...

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05/16/08
carter introduces military spouses residency relief act

he is also an original co-sponsor of hr 5229, the montgomery gi bill educational assistance transferability act, which allows active duty servicemembers to transfer any unused portion of the gi benefits to their dependents, ...

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