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Introduced
07/15/2024
07/15/2024
In Committee
08/22/2024
08/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, to expand eligibility for certain benefits that arise from the death of a member of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the ROTC and DEP Benefits Improvement Act, aims to expand eligibility for certain benefits that arise from the death of a member of the Armed Forces. Specifically, it amends existing laws to remove the requirement that a person must have been in the military for more than 13 days to be eligible for the death gratuity, expands the coverage of the recovery, care, and disposition of remains, broadens the definition of who is eligible for Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, and ensures that a Casualty Assistance Officer provides assistance to any individual entitled to the death gratuity, not just spouses and dependents. These changes are intended to provide more comprehensive support to the survivors of those who die while serving in the military, including those in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and Delayed Entry Program (DEP).
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 08/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9035/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9035/BILLS-118hr9035ih.pdf |
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