Bill · H.R. 2264· House(119-HR-2264)

Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act

Age: 40 years

New York

Introduced: 3/21/2025
Last activity: 4/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsored by: Michael Lawler
Cosponsors: - 2 - 9

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act," aims to change how the Secretary of Veterans Affairs handles compensation. It directs the Secretary to automatically pay dependency and indemnity compensation to certain survivors. This applies to the surviving spouse, children, and parents of a veteran. The specific criteria are that the veteran must have had a mental disorder that was a service-connected disability and died by suicide.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
The bill enhances benefits for survivors of veterans by automating dependency and indemnity compensation.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
The bill provides financial compensation for survivors of veterans who suffered from service-connected mental disorders.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill includes financial support for the children of deceased veterans.