Proposal:Caring for the Survivors and Families of Veterans Act of 2020

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 4594
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Status	Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Caring for the Survivors and Families of Veterans Act of 2020

This bill adjusts the amount that the Department of Veterans Affairs pays to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the furnishing of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses who remarry after the age of 55.

Bill Title

Caring for the Survivors and Families of Veterans Act of 2020

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-09-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
• 2020-09-16: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.