Bills · HR 2228
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2228Armed Forces and National Security
Survivor Benefits Fairness Act
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the financial stability of veterans and their families during significant life transitions. Losing benefits suddenly, sometimes for a full month earlier than expected, can create unexpected financial hardship. For someone relying on these payments, an extra month of benefits can help cover living expenses, medical costs, or other financial needs during a period of change like a remarriage or after a death in the family.
If this bill becomes law, beneficiaries will have a slightly longer period of financial support as they adjust to new circumstances, which can make a tangible difference in their household budgets. If it doesn't pass, the current rule will remain, meaning benefits will continue to be cut off at the end of the month before the disqualifying event, potentially leaving beneficiaries with an unexpected gap in their income.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes the effective date for stopping or reducing certain VA benefits from the end of the month *before* an event to the end of the month *during which* the event occurs.
This provision ensures beneficiaries receive an additional month of payments during a significant life change, reducing immediate financial strain.
PROVISION 02
Applies this change to VA compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), and pension benefits.
It clarifies which specific VA financial assistance programs are covered by the new effective date rule.
PROVISION 03
The amendment applies only to benefit reductions or discontinuances that happen because of a marriage, remarriage, or death occurring on or after the bill becomes law.
This sets a clear start date for the new rule, meaning past events are not retroactively affected.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Wisconsin
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 4 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 18
Introduced in House
MAR 18
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2228
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Last actionMar 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025
House BillHR 2228Armed Forces and National Security
Survivor Benefits Fairness Act
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
