Bill > HR3509

This bill, known as the "Supporting Our Surviving Spouses Act", seeks to remove the standard six-year statute of limitations for certain claims against the United States Government by survivors of Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001. Specifically, the bill amends Section 3702(b)(1) of Title 31 of the United States Code to add a new provision that allows survivors of military personnel who died while serving after 9/11 to file claims for survivor benefits without being constrained by the previous time limitation. The amendments will apply to any claims filed on or after the date the Act is enacted, effectively giving survivors an unlimited timeframe to seek benefits related to their loved ones who died in the line of duty during this period. This change aims to provide more flexibility and support for families of service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the September 11th terrorist attacks.

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