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Proposal:Casualty Assistance Reform Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Casualty Assistance Reform Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Casualty Assistance Reform Working Group to, among other duties, create standards and training for casualty assistance officers of the Armed Forces. Generally, a casualty assistance officer supports and assists the next of kin after they have been notified of a casualty.

The bill also requires DOD to publish an interim rule to establish standard definitions of gold star family and gold star survivor.

Bill Title

Casualty Assistance Reform Act of 2021

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-12-14: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • 2021-12-14: Introduced in House
  • 2021-12-14: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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