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US HR7932
US HR7932HONOR Gold Star Families Act Honoring Our Nation’s Obligation to Remember Gold Star Families Act
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Introduced
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To increase the death gratuity payable upon the death of a member of the Armed Forces and to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to such death gratuity, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the HONOR Gold Star Families Act, aims to increase the death gratuity, which is a lump-sum payment made to a service member's beneficiaries upon their death, from $100,000 to $200,000 for deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2026. Furthermore, starting January 1, 2027, the death gratuity amount will be adjusted annually to keep pace with inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, a widely used economic indicator published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ensuring that the benefit's value is maintained over time.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (20)
Matt Van Epps (R)*,
Tom Barrett (R),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Tim Burchett (R),
Don Davis (D),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Abraham Hamadeh (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Jeff Hurd (R),
John James (R),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Kim King (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
August Pfluger (R),
John Rose (R),
William Timmons (R),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 03/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7932/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7932/BILLS-119hr7932ih.pdf |
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