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Survivor Benefits Fairness Act

4/3/2025, 1:38 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2228

Bill 119 hr 2228, also known as the "Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021," aims to make adjustments to the effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The bill seeks to ensure that veterans and their families continue to receive the benefits they are entitled to by adjusting the effective date of reductions and discontinuances of these benefits. This adjustment is important as it helps to prevent sudden and unexpected decreases in benefits that veterans and their families rely on for their well-being.

By amending title 38, United States Code, the bill aims to provide stability and predictability for veterans and their families by ensuring that any changes to their benefits are implemented in a fair and reasonable manner. This is crucial in supporting the well-being and financial security of our nation's veterans and their loved ones. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2228 is a necessary and important piece of legislation that aims to protect the benefits of our veterans and their families by adjusting the effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Current Status of Bill HR 2228

Bill HR 2228 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2228 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025.  Bill HR 2228's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2228

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2228

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2228

To amend title 38, United States Code, to adjust the effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to adjust the effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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