Bill · H.R. 9413· House(119-HR-9413)
Military Family Limb Loss Support Act
- Introduced
- 6/23/2026
- Last activity
- 6/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Grace Meng
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Military Family Limb Loss Support Act," directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a new support program starting in fiscal year 2028. The "Military Family Limb Loss and Limb Difference Support Program" is designed to augment rehabilitative care for covered beneficiaries. This support includes peer mentoring, education, and community outreach. The program may involve partnerships with experienced organizations to assist various populations. Additionally, the Secretary must submit an implementation plan and annual reports to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill explicitly targets veteran populations for expanded support services and community reintegration.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The act provides specialized resources and peer mentorship for individuals living with limb loss or limb difference.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The program specifically includes support for veteran populations through augmented rehabilitative care and community reintegration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Augmented Rehabilitative Care: The program aims to support covered beneficiaries with limb loss or limb dysfunction through various services (Section 2(a)).
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Peer Mentorship and Family Support: Beneficiaries can access peer mentorship and family support services to assist with their specific needs (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Education and Community Support: Individuals may benefit from education regarding limb loss care and services, as well as community reintegration supports (Section 2(b)(2-3)).
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Resource Coordination: The program provides for the coordination of nonclinical resources (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Targeted Population Support: Through partnerships, the program can support individuals including pediatric, military, or veteran populations (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 People With Disabilities+6Good For Veterans+6Good For Children+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 6/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania