Bill · H.R. 6812· House(119-HR-6812)

Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2025

Age: 46 years

New Hampshire

Introduced: 12/17/2025
Last activity: 1/23/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsored by: Chris Pappas
Cosponsors: - 0 - 1

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2025. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 17, 2025, by Mr. Pappas and Mr. Yakym. The legislation amends title 38 of the United States Code. Its main purpose is to extend the delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans. The bill changes the date administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+9
The legislation directly extends benefits and timeframes for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill provides positive support structures impacting the families and surviving spouses of veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+8
The bill extends the delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Section 2 of the bill changes the date in section 1541(f)(1)(E) of title 38, United States Code, by striking January 1, 2001'' and inserting the date that is ten years and one day after the date of the termination of the Persian Gulf War, as prescribed by Presidential proclamation or law''. This extension could give surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans more time to access certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

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Groups and Interests Ranking

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Demographic And Interest Groups: Good For Veterans+8Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Women+4Good For Low Income Households+3
National Security And Foreign Policy: Improves Veterans Benefits+9
Healthcare: Improves Veterans Healthcare+8