House Bill 3402
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Caring for Survivors Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 20, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3402
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
Caring for Survivors Act of 2021
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.
May 20, 2021
10/20/2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
08/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
05/20/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/20/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM