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S. 2794 117th Congress Senate

Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

Official title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' G… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 22, 2021 Introduced by: Tommy Tuberville Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Life, casualty, property insuranceMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation
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 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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–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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 Latest action October 17, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-209.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Republican 7
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Rounds, Mike
South Dakota · Sep 29, 2021
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Sep 28, 2021
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Sep 23, 2021
 R
Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Sep 22, 2021
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Sep 22, 2021
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Sep 22, 2021
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Scott, Rick
Florida · Sep 22, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2794: Supporting Families of the Fallen Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2794/
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"S. 2794: Supporting Families of the Fallen Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2794/.
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S. 2794, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2794/.
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