S 976 · 117th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-03-25· Sponsored by Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.(2021-04-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (14)

11 Democrats3 Republicans