House Passes Protect Military Dependents Act

The House of Representatives has passed the Protect Military Dependents Act, which was introduced by 3rd District  Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Prairie du Chien in March. Under current law, both veterans and their dependents are liable for returning their educational assistance, should the servicemember no longer be eligible due to a less than honorable discharge or failure to complete their service obligation. The Protect Military Dependents Act would ensure that their dependents, such as a spouse or child, who utilized those educational programs would not be held liable should the military servicemember lose rights to his or her benefits.