Bills · HR 7932
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7932Armed Forces and National Security
HONOR Gold Star Families Act
INTRO MAR 12· LAST ACTION MAR 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the financial stability of families who have experienced the profound loss of a loved one serving in the military. When a service member dies, their family often faces immediate financial challenges alongside their grief. Doubling the death gratuity provides a larger safety net for funeral costs, relocation expenses, and other immediate needs, offering more substantial support during a critical time.
Furthermore, adding an automatic cost-of-living adjustment means that the value of this crucial benefit won't erode due to inflation. Without such adjustments, a fixed payment would buy less and less over time, diminishing its real-world impact. By indexing it to inflation, the bill ensures that the nation's financial obligation to these families remains meaningful for years to come, reflecting an ongoing commitment to those who make the ultimate sacrifice.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the death gratuity paid to families of fallen service members from $100,000 to $200,000.
This provision significantly boosts the immediate financial support available to grieving military families.
PROVISION 02
Applies the increased death gratuity amount to all service member deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2026.
This sets a clear effective date for when the higher payment will begin.
PROVISION 03
Establishes an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the death gratuity based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
This ensures the payment maintains its buying power over time and is not diminished by inflation.
PROVISION 04
The annual cost-of-living adjustment for the death gratuity will begin on January 1, 2027.
This provision sets the start date for the new inflation-protection mechanism.
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 26%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 12
Introduced in House
MAR 12
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7932
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 12, 2026
Last actionMar 12, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 12, 2026
House BillHR 7932Armed Forces and National Security
HONOR Gold Star Families Act
INTRODUCED MAR 12, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 12, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
23
COMPLEXITY
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