Bill · H.R. 2631· House(119-HR-2631)
Protecting Gold Star Spouses Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Green
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protecting Gold Star Spouses Act of 2025," aims to provide interim appropriations for the Coast Guard Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans. It covers each fiscal year following the 2024 fiscal year. The funds are intended to pay for these specific benefit plans as described in previous laws. The Act establishes how these funds are used until a full-year appropriation is enacted. Once a subsequent or general appropriation bill is passed, the interim funds will no longer be available.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill provides for the continuation of survivor benefits which often benefit senior dependents.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill protects benefits for Gold Star spouses, a demographic that includes many women.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill ensures the continuity of survivor benefits for Coast Guard retired servicemen's families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Continued Benefit Payments: The bill appropriates necessary sums to pay for the Coast Guard Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans (Section 2(a)). This ensures that the required payments for these plans continue even if a full-year budget has not yet been passed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Temporary Nature of Funds: The appropriations provided by this act are intended to be interim and will not be available after a subsequent or general appropriation bill is enacted into law (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Veterans+5Good For Women+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Introduced in House