Bill · S. 274· Senate(119-S-274)
Next of Kin Collections Protection Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Steve Daines
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Next of Kin Collections Protection Act of 2025," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to make improvements to laws regarding the payment of certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that are affected by death. Specifically, it modifies how the effective date is handled for certain pensions. The changes target the timing of reductions or discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pensions. These amendments apply to deaths occurring on or after the date the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill streamlines the timing of benefit reductions and ensures payments cover the month of death for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill improves benefit administration by ensuring pensions and compensation are effectively handled during the month of a veteran's death.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
By clarifying the end date of pensions, it provides more predictable benefit treatment for the elderly.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of Pension End Dates: Under Section 2(a)(1)(B), a new paragraph is added to Section 5112(b) stating that for a pension under an existing rating or decision, the effective date of the reduction or discontinuance due to death shall be the last day of the month in which the death occurs. This provides a specific end date for certain pension benefits.
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Benefit Payment for Month of Death: Section 2(b) amends Section 5310(b) to include payments for the month of the death of a payee under section 5112(b)(2). This ensures that benefits are addressed for the specific month in which the payee passes away.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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 Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+2
- 1/28/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey