S. 2794 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Supporting Families of the Fallen Act
S. 2794 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Sep 22, 2021, sponsored by Tommy Tuberville with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-209
What it does
Supporting Families of the Fallen Act This act increases from $400,000 to $500,000 the maximum coverage amount for members (or former members) of a uniformed service under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2021
- Passed the SenateMar 23, 2022
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentOct 17, 2022
- Became lawOct 17, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-209. (Oct 17, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 29, 2022 · Passed425–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Supporting Families of the Fallen ActHouse · Sep 29, 2022
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- H.R. 2523: THRIVE Act
- H.R. 711: West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021
- H.R. 2441: Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021
- S. 957: DUMP Opioids Act
- S. 1910: Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
- H.R. 1448: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act
- H.R. 3642: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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