H.R. 680
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Mrs. Hayes · Committee: Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Table of contents
- SEC. 1. Short title
- SEC. 2. Increase in amount of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses
- SEC. 3. Modification of requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at time of death
SEC. 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Caring for Survivors Act of 2025".
SEC. 2. Increase in amount of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses
(a) Increase
Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking "of striking,154" and inserting "equal to 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title" .
(b) Effective date
(1) Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (chapter 13)
(2) Special rule for certain individuals (A) For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993.