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DemocratBill · H.R. 2055· House(119-HR-2055)

Caring for Survivors Act of 2025

Rep. Hayes
Age: 53 years
Connecticut
Introduced
3/11/2025
Last activity
6/24/2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsored by
Jahana Hayes
Cosponsors
Democrat - 130Republican - 4
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Caring for Survivors Act of 2025 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code regarding dependency and indemnity compensation. It seeks to improve and expand eligibility for certain survivors of veterans. The bill increases the amount of compensation paid to surviving spouses by linking it to a percentage of the monthly compensation rate under section 1114(j). Additionally, it modifies the requirements for survivors of veterans who were rated totally disabled at the time of death. These changes include adjusting the required period of continuous rating.

Yes· 3 of 15

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+10

    The bill directly expands and increases dependency and indemnity compensation for veterans' survivors.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8

    Older surviving spouses, including those with claims predating 1993, will see increased financial support.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8

    While the veterans are deceased, the bill honors their service by providing better care for their survivors.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2

    Increasing benefit payments for survivors of veterans will likely increase government spending.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill increases the amount of compensation paid to surviving spouses and expands eligibility.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1

    The bill increases expenditures without specifying a funding source.