Bill · H.R. 3509· House(119-HR-3509)

Supporting Our Surviving Spouses Act

Age: 44 years

Maine

Introduced: 5/20/2025
Last activity: 5/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Jared Golden
Cosponsors: - 5 - 6

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Supporting Our Surviving Spouses Act'', aims to change how certain claims are handled against the United States Government. It specifically focuses on survivors of members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001. The legislation seeks to remove the existing six-year statute of limitations for these specific survivor benefit claims. By doing so, no time limitation would apply to the receipt of such claims. The changes would apply to any claim filed on or after the date the Act is enacted.

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill provides significant benefit relief to the survivors of military members killed in the line of duty.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+7
The bill removes time-based barriers to filing claims, enhancing the ability of survivors to seek legal recourse.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill expands access to benefits for survivors of service members killed in the line of duty.