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Introduced
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
In Committee
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to benefits for survivors of deceased graduates of the Reserve Officers Training Corps, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Second Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III Memorial Act, aims to amend existing laws to improve benefits for survivors of deceased graduates of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). Specifically, the bill would:
1. Expand the death gratuity program to include ROTC graduates who have not yet received their first duty assignment.
2. Treat ROTC graduates who die before receiving their first duty assignment as members of the Armed Forces who died on active duty, making them eligible for certain casualty assistance programs.
3. Extend Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage to ROTC graduates who have not yet received their first duty assignment.
The effective date for these changes is retroactive to May 1, 2017. The goal of the bill is to ensure ROTC graduates who pass away before officially joining the military receive similar benefits and support as active duty service members.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 09/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2564/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2564/BILLS-116s2564is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2564/BILLS-116s2564is.pdf.pdf |
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