Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
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.
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends title 38 of the United States Code to extend eligibility for survivors' and dependents' educational assistance. Specifically, the benefit is expanded to include the dependent parent of a person who dies of a service-connected disability or has a total and permanent service-connected disability. The legislation makes conforming amendments to update sections regarding cessation of eligibility, periods of eligibility, and correspondence courses to account for these dependent parents. Representative Ms. Norton introduced the bill in the House on August 27, 2026, where it was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill extends educational assistance eligibility to the dependent parents of certain veterans.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill expands educational benefits available to the families of certain veterans.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
It provides new avenues for educational assistance for certain dependent parents.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1(a) extends 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, which is positive because it provides educational assistance benefits to these dependent parents.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — It provides new avenues for educational assistance for certain dependent parents. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill expands educational benefits available to the families of certain veterans.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill extends educational assistance eligibility to the dependent parents of certain veterans.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — It provides new educational assistance eligibility for the dependent parents of qualifying veterans.
- 9/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 8/27/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E808)
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House