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S. 1852 (112th)

Spouses of Heroes Education Act

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Introduced

10 November 2011

Last action

13 June 2012 · Committee

Status

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-567.

Sponsors

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

14 August 2025

Defence · Education

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Summary

Spouses of Heroes Education Act - Entitles to post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance the spouse (under current law, only the child) of a person who, on or after September 11, 2001, dies in the line of duty while serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces. Terminates such spouse's entitlement on the earlier of: (1) 15 years after the date on which the member died, and (2) the date of the spouse's remarriage. Requires an individual entitled to such assistance and also to veterans' educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to elect a single coverage.

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Timeline

  1. 10 November 2011

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 November 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 June 2012

    Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-567.

    Source: Committee

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