US HB8559 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-2)
Status: Introduced on October 9 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-09 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 9 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-09 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans.
Title
Surviving Families Benefit Expansion Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Jahana Hayes [D-CT] | Rep. Rodney Davis [R-IL] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Susan Wild [D-PA] |
| Rep. John Larson [D-CT] | Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA] | Rep. TJ Cox [D-CA] | Rep. Andy Kim [D-NJ] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-09 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2020-10-09 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB6933 (Related) 2020-06-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
SB4594 (Related) 2020-09-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
SB4594 (Related) 2020-09-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Marriage and family status
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Marriage and family status
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8559/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8559/BILLS-116hr8559ih.pdf |
