To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, regardless of how long the veterans had such disease prior to death, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires extension of increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Section 1311(a)(2) 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 extension of increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Section 1311(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires extension of increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Section 1311(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill requires extension of increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Section 1311(a)(2) 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
IntroducedMr. Coons (for himself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mr. …
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