Bills · S 385
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 385Veterans' pensions and compensationGovernment studies and investigations
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to ensure that the life insurance coverage provided to those who serve in the military and their families maintains its value over time. In an era where the cost of living is constantly rising, a fixed insurance amount can quickly become insufficient to cover significant expenses like mortgages, college tuition, or daily living costs for surviving family members.
If this bill becomes law, it establishes a routine process for the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess whether the maximum insurance available adequately protects military families financially against inflation. If it doesn't become law, there's no guaranteed mechanism for the VA to regularly report on the impact of inflation on these vital insurance programs, meaning the current maximums could continue to erode in value without specific congressional attention.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review the maximum coverage amounts for Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI).
This establishes a consistent process to assess the adequacy of life insurance for military families.
PROVISION 02
Mandates these reviews occur every five years, starting January 1, 2026.
This ensures regular evaluation of coverage amounts to account for long-term economic changes.
PROVISION 03
The review must compare the current maximum coverage to an inflation-adjusted $500,000, using the Consumer Price Index.
This ties the evaluation directly to the rising cost of living, providing a relevant benchmark for coverage needs.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary to submit the review results to the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees.
This informs Congress, providing data that may guide future decisions on increasing coverage limits.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in Senate
FEB 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 385
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Last actionFeb 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
Senate BillS 385Veterans' pensions and compensationGovernment studies and investigations
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
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