I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4346 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 9, 2017 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , and Mr. Takano ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GI Education Benefits Fairness Act . 2. Clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (a) In general Section 3319(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) Eligible dependents (1) Transfer An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer the individual’s entitlement as follows: (A) To the individual’s spouse. (B) To one or more of the individual’s children. (C) To a combination of the individuals referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) Definition of children For purposes of this subsection, the term children includes dependents described in section 1072(2)(I) of title 10. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to educational assistance payable under chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.