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Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024
1/16/2025, 12:03 PM
Summary of Bill S 2181
One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of access to mental health services for military families. This includes increasing funding for mental health programs specifically tailored to the unique needs of military families, as well as improving access to counseling and support services for family members of service members.
Additionally, the bill aims to address the issue of frequent relocations faced by military families by providing increased support for housing assistance and relocation expenses. This includes provisions for affordable housing options near military bases, as well as financial assistance for families who are required to move frequently due to military service. The Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023 also includes measures to improve access to education and childcare for military families. This includes expanding access to high-quality childcare services on military bases, as well as increasing funding for education programs that support the academic success of military children. Overall, the bill is designed to ensure that military families have the support and resources they need to stay together and thrive in the face of the unique challenges posed by military service. By addressing issues such as mental health, housing, education, and childcare, the bill aims to strengthen military families and support the well-being of service members and their loved ones.
Congressional Summary of S 2181
Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023
This bill permanently extends certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits provided to spouses and dependent children of veterans or active duty servicemembers. Specifically, the bill permanently requires the VA to furnish, upon request, memorial headstones or markers for spouses or dependent children of veterans or servicemembers who were serving on active duty at the time of the spouse’s or child’s death. Additionally, the bill permanently authorizes burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration for a spouse or dependent child of veterans or servicemembers who were serving on active duty at the time of the spouse’s or child’s death.
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Current Status of Bill S 2181
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2181
Total Number of Sponsors
20Democrat Sponsors
20Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2181
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2181
Comments

David Schwartz
11 months ago
I don't think this bill is a good idea. It could cause more problems than it solves. Just doesn't sit right with me.

Ayleen Gardner
10 months ago
I can't believe this new bill, it's gonna mess everything up for me and my family. I don't know what they were thinking when they passed it. So frustrating!

Jovanni Cash
11 months ago
I can't believe this bill is passing. It's going to make things harder for military families like mine. The big picture is that we need to find a better solution for keeping families together.

Sienna Finley
11 months ago
I think it's great that this bill is helping military families stay together.

Evangeline Daniels
11 months ago
This bill is a waste of time and money. It won't help anyone.





