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Public Law117th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 2794Became Law

Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 17, 2022)

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 just happenedOct 17, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-209.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL](R-AL)Sponsor
8 cosponsors8 R
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  1. Oct 17, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-209.

  2. Oct 17, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-209.

  3. Oct 17, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 17, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 17, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 17, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 29, 2022FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 29, 2022FloorH37300

    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)

  9. Sep 29, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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).

  10. Sep 29, 2022FloorH30000

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

  11. Sep 28, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  12. Sep 28, 2022FloorH8D000

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

  13. Sep 28, 2022FloorH30000

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

  14. Sep 28, 2022FloorH30300

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

  15. Mar 24, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Mar 24, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Mar 24, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Mar 23, 2022Floor

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

  19. Mar 23, 2022Floor17000

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

  20. Mar 1, 2022Calendars

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

  21. Mar 1, 2022Committee

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Mar 1, 2022Committee14000

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Dec 15, 2021Committee

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Sep 22, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  26. Sep 22, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 17, 202249

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.

Passed HouseSep 29, 202253

Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

This bill 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.

Passed SenateMar 23, 202255

Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

This bill 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.

Reported to SenateMar 1, 202225

Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

This bill 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.

Introduced in SenateSep 22, 2021

Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

This bill 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.