S 2794 117th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security Life, casualty, property insurance Military personnel and dependents Veterans' pensions and compensation

Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

Introduced: September 22, 2021 Introduced by: Tuberville, Tommy Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Oct 17, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-209.

Oct 17, 2022

Signed by President.

Oct 17, 2022

Presented to President.

Sep 29, 2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 29, 2022

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 470). (text: CR H8192)

Sep 29, 2022

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8277-8278)

Sep 28, 2022

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Sep 28, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2794.

Sep 28, 2022

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8192-8193)

Sep 28, 2022

Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Mar 24, 2022

Held at the desk.

Mar 24, 2022

Received in the House.

Mar 24, 2022

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 23, 2022

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1753-1754; text: CR S1754)

Mar 23, 2022

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1753-1754; text: CR S1754)

Mar 1, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290.

Mar 1, 2022

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.

Dec 15, 2021

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Nov 17, 2021

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-544.

Sep 22, 2021

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

Sep 22, 2021

Introduced in Senate

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Sep 29, 2022	House · vote #470	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Passed	425–0	See who voted →

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Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

This act increases from $400,000 to $500,000 the maximum coverage amount for members (or former members) of a uniformed service under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program.

This act takes effect on the later of 60 days after the date of enactment or the date on which the Department of Veterans Affairs determines that (1) the increased coverage amounts and the premiums for the coverage are administratively and actuarially sound for the insurance programs, and (2) will not result in the programs operating at a loss.

What's happening now October 17, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-209.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 7

Rounds, Mike

South Dakota · Sep 29, 2021

Cornyn, John

Texas · Sep 28, 2021

Wicker, Roger F.

Mississippi · Sep 23, 2021

Barrasso, John

Wyoming · Sep 22, 2021

Cramer, Kevin

North Dakota · Sep 22, 2021

Lummis, Cynthia M.

Wyoming · Sep 22, 2021

Scott, Rick

Florida · Sep 22, 2021

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