Caring for Survivors Act of 2020
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 19, 2020)
Caring for Survivors Act of 2020
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.
Finally, the bill authorizes the furnishing of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses who remarry after the age of 55.
What just happenedJun 16, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 19, 2020
- Jun 16, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - May 19, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 19, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 19, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House