Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 25, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
S. 976
Caring for Survivors Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 25, 2021)
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 just happenedApr 28, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
14 cosponsors11 D3 R
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- Introduced in SenateMar 25, 2021
- Apr 28, 2021Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Mar 25, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Mar 25, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate