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117th Congress · Senate

Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

Subjects: Life, casualty, property insurance · Military personnel and dependents · Veterans' pensions and compensation · Armed Forces and National Security

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Increases from $400,000 to $500,000 the maximum coverage amount for members (or former members) of a uniformed service.
  • House passed it on Sep 29, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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. This act takes effect on the later of 60 days after the date of enactment or the date on which the Department of Veterans Affairs determines that (1) the increased coverage amounts and the premiums for the coverage are administratively and actuarially sound for the insurance programs, and (2) will not result in the programs operating at a loss.

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