HR 3402
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Disability assistance
Marriage and family status
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Caring for Survivors Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 20, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Caring for Survivors Act of 2021
This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The bill also adjusts the amount payable to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.
What's happening now
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committees of jurisdiction
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