To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to periodically review the automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.
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Ms. Strickland (for herself and Mr. Self) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review every 5 years whether the automatic maximum coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) has kept pace with inflation, and report findings to Congress.
Who Benefits and How
- Service members and veterans may benefit from coverage increases if reviews show inflation erosion
- Military families gain assurance that life insurance benefits are periodically evaluated
- Congress receives regular reports to inform policy decisions on coverage levels
Who Bears the Burden and How
- VA must conduct reviews every 5 years starting January 2026
- Administrative costs for periodic reviews and reporting
- No direct costs to service members or veterans
Key Provisions
- Mandates 5-year reviews of SGLI/VGLI max coverage starting January 1, 2026
- Compares current ,000 max to inflation-adjusted equivalent using CPI
- Requires reports to House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees
- Does not automatically increase coverage - provides data for legislative action
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires VA to periodically review whether SGLI/VGLI maximum coverage keeps pace with inflation.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Ensure military life insurance keeps pace with inflation through periodic review"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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