This act may be cited as the “Gold Star Siblings Educational Benefits Act

# Gold Star Siblings Educational Benefits Act (HR 6377) **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would provide educational benefits to siblings of military service members who died in service or from service-related injuries. Currently, the federal government offers educational assistance programs (like the GI Bill) to surviving spouses and children of deceased service members, but siblings are generally excluded. This legislation would extend similar educational support to these family members. **Who It Affects:** The bill would help brothers and sisters of fallen or deceased service members access funding for college, vocational training, or other educational programs.

These individuals would gain access to benefits previously limited to spouses and children of the deceased. **Current Status:** HR 6377 was introduced by Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill has not advanced to passage at this time.