House
Jun 16, 2020

Caring for Survivors Act of 2020

Summary

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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.

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Introduced(5/19/20)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

TC

Mr. Cox

(D) CA – 21

Cosponsors (20)

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Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Jun 16, 2020