S. 2181 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023
S. 2181 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023, became law — introduced on Jun 22, 2023, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 22, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 118-271
What it does
Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024 This act extends certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits provided to spouses and dependent children of veterans or active duty servicemembers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 22, 2023
- Passed the SenateMay 1, 2024
- Passed the HouseNov 18, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 26, 2024
- Became lawJan 4, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-271. (Jan 4, 2025)
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