Bill · S. 5014· Senate(119-S-5014)
Veteran Suicide Spousal Career Services Act
- Introduced
- 7/16/2026
- Last activity
- 7/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Cassidy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Veteran Suicide Spousal Career Services Act. It was introduced in the Senate on July 16, 2026. The bill amends title 38 of the United States Code. Its main purpose is to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans' outreach program. Specifically, it expands eligibility to certain surviving spouses, including spouses of individuals who died by suicide with a service-connected disability.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Provides critical support and peace of mind to service members and veterans regarding the welfare of their spouses.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill expands important career outreach program benefits to surviving spouses of veterans and service members.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Many surviving spouses may face economic vulnerability and benefit from career assistance services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section expands the disabled veterans' outreach program to include "eligible persons." This is positive because it gives specific spouses access to these services, including certain spouses described in section 4101(5) of title 38, spouses of people who died while in the Armed Forces, and spouses of people who died by suicide with a service-connected disability.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+2Good For Women+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2Improves Gender Equality+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2
- 7/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate