Bills · HR 680
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 680Marriage and family statusVeterans' pensions and compensation
Caring for Survivors Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 23· LAST ACTION FEB 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the financial security of military families after they've lost a loved one who served. By increasing the monthly compensation and making its calculation more dynamic, it helps ensure that surviving spouses receive a more adequate level of support, which can be crucial for covering living expenses and maintaining stability.
Furthermore, expanding eligibility to survivors of veterans who were totally disabled for a shorter, but still significant, period (5-9 years) recognizes the profound impact of long-term disability on both the veteran and their family. If this bill becomes law, more families would have access to a vital safety net, whereas without it, many would continue to face financial hardship without this specific government assistance.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the monthly Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses by changing it from a fixed dollar amount to 55 percent of another standard veteran's compensation rate.
This change aims to provide a higher and more consistently updated financial benefit to surviving spouses, improving their financial security.
PROVISION 02
Lowers the continuous total disability requirement from 10 years to 5 years for veterans, allowing their survivors to qualify for DIC.
This expands eligibility, bringing more surviving families into the pool of those who can receive financial support after a veteran's death.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a prorated DIC payment for survivors of veterans who were totally disabled for 5 to 9 years immediately before their death.
While expanding eligibility, this provision means newly qualified beneficiaries with less than 10 years of disability will receive a partial benefit based on the duration of the disability.
PROVISION 04
Includes a special rule for survivors of veterans who died before January 1, 1993, ensuring they receive the greater of their old DIC rate or the new, higher calculated rate.
This protects long-standing beneficiaries from any potential decrease and ensures they benefit from the intended increase in compensation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
40
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSFEB 26
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
FEB 6
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H538)
JAN 23
Introduced in House
JAN 23
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 680
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Last actionFeb 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025
House BillHR 680Marriage and family statusVeterans' pensions and compensation
Caring for Survivors Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 26, 2025
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READING
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