House Bill 6260
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Casualty Assistance Reform Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 14, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6260
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
December 14, 2021
12/14/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
12/14/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 3:04:02 AM