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H.R. 1928 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act

H.R. 1928 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Apr 5, 2017, sponsored by Gerald E. Connolly with 199 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 5, 2017
Co-sponsors
199
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act This bill provides a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 134 Democrats, 65 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 5, 2017
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (Apr 5, 2017)

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