To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Armed Forces to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member, and for other purposes.

This bill lets veterans who earned a Purple Heart for service on or after September 11, 2001, and who have left active duty, share their unused Post‑9/11 GI Bill education benefits with their family. They could transfer up to 36 months of benefits to a spouse or child and later change or cancel any unused part by notifying the VA and the Department of Defense. The core idea matches the bill’s official description: allowing Purple Heart recipients to transfer unused Post‑9/11 educational assistance to a family member.

The transfer wouldn’t be treated as marital property in a divorce. If the veteran passes away, the family member who received the benefit can still use it. If too much money is paid out by mistake, both the veteran and the family member are responsible for paying it back. The VA and the Department of Defense must work together to make these transfers happen smoothly.

• Who is affected: Purple Heart recipients for service on or after September 11, 2001, who are discharged or released from active service, plus their spouses and children.
• What changes: Up to 36 months of unused Post‑9/11 GI Bill benefits can be transferred; the veteran can modify or revoke unused parts; transfers aren’t marital property; benefits can still be used if the veteran dies; both parties must repay any overpayments; VA and DoD must coordinate the process.
• When: Applies to Purple Heart awards tied to service on or after September 11, 2001.