Bill · H.R. 9489· House(119-HR-9489)
GRACE for Military Survivors Act
- Introduced
- 6/25/2026
- Last activity
- 6/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 40 - 41
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the GRACE for Military Survivors Act. It amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of the bill is to extend the time period for the contribution of military death benefits. Specifically, it changes the time period from 1 year to 3 years. This applies to contributions made to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Directly benefits the families and survivors of deceased military personnel.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
Provides greater flexibility for survivors of military personnel to utilize death benefits.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Provides critical tax-advantaged saving options for families who have lost a military member.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section extends the time period from a 1-year period to a 3-year period for contributing military death benefits to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts. This is a positive change because it gives grieving families more time to handle their finances and make these specific retirement or education savings contributions without feeling rushed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Veterans+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Children+3Good For Students+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For High Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+2
- 10/9/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 10/6/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/5/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/24/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/10/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/3/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/2/2026
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 8/27/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/20/2026
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 8/17/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/3/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/23/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2026
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 7/20/2026
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 7/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/13/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 7/2/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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