What does Preamble of 20-Year Promise Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment would provide an additional 36 months of educational assistance. The educational assistance is targeted towards individuals who have served 20 or more years in the Armed Forces.

What does SHORT TITLE. of 20-Year Promise Act do?

This Act is formally titled the '20-Year Promise Act'.

What does ADDITIONAL MONTHS OF ENTITLEMENT TO EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. of 20-Year Promise Act do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code to provide additional educational assistance to veterans. Veterans who serve an aggregate of 20 or more years in the Armed Forces are entitled to 72 months of educational assistance under section 3313. The amendment modifies subsection (d) of section 3319 to specify 72 months of assistance for eligible veterans and 36 months for others. Section 3695 is amended to exempt individuals eligible for the additional 72 months of entitlement from certain limitations on assistance periods. These changes apply to individuals who complete 20 or more years of service on or after the date of enactment of this Act, regardless of duty status or when they joined the Armed Forces.

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20-Year Promise Act

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The 20-Year Promise Act increases educational assistance to 72 months for veterans with 20 or more years of service.
Veterans who completed 20 or more years of service on or after the Act's enactment are eligible for this expanded educational assistance.
The bill exempts veterans eligible for the 72-month entitlement from certain limitations on assistance periods.

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