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, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires increase in amount of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking of $1,154 and inserting equal to 55 and requires modification of requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at time of death Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—. It relies on definition changes and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Veterans and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires increase in amount of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking of $1,154 and inserting equal to 55...
- Requires modification of requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at time of death Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires increase in amount of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking of $1,154 and inserting equal to 55 and requires modification of requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at time of death Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill requires increase in amount of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking of $1,154 and inserting equal to 55 and requires modification of requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at time of death Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Hayes (for herself and Mr. Fitzpatrick) introduced the following …
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