Bills · HR 2055
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2055Employment and training programsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Caring for Survivors Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 11· LAST ACTION JUN 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to provide greater financial security for the families of veterans after their loved one has passed away. By increasing monthly payments, it could help many surviving spouses cover essential living costs, recognizing the sacrifices made by military families.
Furthermore, by lowering the eligibility period for survivors of long-term totally disabled veterans, the bill acknowledges the significant burden and care provided by families to veterans living with severe disabilities, even when their death isn't directly related to their service. If this bill becomes law, more families will receive support, potentially improving their quality of life. If it doesn't pass, these families will continue to face current payment levels and eligibility restrictions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the amount of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses by changing it from a fixed dollar amount to 55% of a specific higher disability compensation rate.
This provision provides a significant increase in financial support for surviving spouses of veterans, making benefits more robust.
PROVISION 02
Establishes that surviving spouses of veterans who died before January 1, 1993, will receive the higher of their current benefit amount or the new increased amount.
This ensures that older beneficiaries are not negatively impacted by the change and benefit from the new compensation structure.
PROVISION 03
Reduces the continuous total disability rating requirement for a veteran from 10 or more years to five or more years for their survivor to be eligible for DIC, even if the death was not service-connected.
This expands eligibility, allowing more surviving spouses of veterans with long-term severe disabilities to receive crucial financial assistance.
PROVISION 04
Introduces a pro-rated DIC payment for survivors if the veteran was continuously rated totally disabled for less than 10 years but at least 5 years before their death.
This creates a fairer system by providing some level of compensation to survivors in cases where the disability duration falls between the new 5-year minimum and the previous 10-year full eligibility.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 113
D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
40
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 7%
DEM 109 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJUN 24
Subcommittee Hearings Held
MAR 27
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
MAR 11
Introduced in House
MAR 11
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2055
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 11, 2025
Last actionJun 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2025
House BillHR 2055Employment and training programsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Caring for Survivors Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 24, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
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