Patriots Over Politics Act

This bill lets certain former service members share their VA education benefits with their dependents. It applies to people who left the military because they refused a COVID-19 vaccine during a set period. There is a short window after the bill becomes law to make the transfer. A child who gets the transferred benefit can start using it once the service member has at least six years of service, even if the parent isn’t still serving.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Former service members who were separated only for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine between August 24, 2021, and January 10, 2023, and their eligible dependents.
• What changes: They get a chance to transfer their earned VA education benefits to a spouse or child.
• When: The transfer must be made within 90 days after the law takes effect; a child can use the benefit after the parent has completed at least six years of service.