House
Jun 16, 2020Caring for Survivors Act of 2020
Summary
Official
Caring for Survivors Act of 2020 This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also adjusts the amount payable to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death. Finally, the bill authorizes the furnishing of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses who remarry after the age of 55.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(5/19/20)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
TC
Mr. Cox
(D) CA – 21
Cosponsors (20)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 16, 2020