House Bill 6933
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Caring for Survivors Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 19, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6933
Congress
116
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
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.
May 19, 2020
06/16/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
05/19/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/19/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:52 PM