Bills · HR 970
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 970Veterans' pensions and compensationGovernment studies and investigations
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION DEC 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because the cost of living, from groceries to housing, tends to increase year after year. Life insurance programs like SGLI and VGLI are crucial financial safety nets for military families and veterans, designed to provide support if the service member or veteran passes away.
If the maximum coverage amounts for these programs do not keep up with inflation, the real value and purchasing power of those benefits diminish over time. This bill ensures that Congress receives regular, official data on whether these vital benefits are falling behind rising costs. If this bill becomes law, Congress will be better informed to make decisions about potentially increasing coverage to maintain adequate protection for military families. If it doesn't pass, there's no guaranteed, routine review tied to inflation, meaning these important benefits could continue to lose real value without regular legislative attention.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a review of the maximum coverage amounts under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) programs.
This ensures that the financial protections for military families and veterans are regularly evaluated for adequacy.
PROVISION 02
The review must occur on January 1, 2026, and every five years thereafter.
This establishes a consistent, recurring schedule for assessing the insurance benefits against economic changes.
PROVISION 03
The VA must compare the current maximum coverage to an inflation-adjusted amount, calculated by multiplying $500,000 by the average percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the preceding five fiscal years.
This provides a clear benchmark to determine if the benefits are maintaining their purchasing power in relation to the rising cost of living.
PROVISION 04
The results of the review must be submitted to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs.
This informs Congress about the financial health of these benefits and can guide future legislative decisions regarding coverage adjustments.
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ACTION TIMELINE
17 EVENTSDEC 12
Signed by President.
DEC 12
Became Public Law No: 119-54.
DEC 3
Presented to President.
NOV 20
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 970
Congress119th
StatusBecame Law
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Last actionDec 12, 2025
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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
House BillHR 970Veterans' pensions and compensationGovernment studies and investigations
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 12, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
BECAME LAW
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
