H.R. 6933 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Caring for Survivors Act of 2020
H.R. 6933 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 19, 2020, sponsored by TJ Cox with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 19, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Caring for Survivors Act of 2020 This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also adjusts the amount payable to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
TJ Cox (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Jun 16, 2020)
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