Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019

Senate Bill 3091 - Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:15Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3091 Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3091

Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019

This bill extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to the surviving spouse of a veteran who dies from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) regardless of how long the veteran had such disease prior to death. Under current law, such compensation is paid for a service-connected disability that was rated totally disabling for a continuous period of at least eight years immediately preceding death.

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Current Status of Bill S 3091

Bill S 3091 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2019. Bill S 3091 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 18, 2019. Bill S 3091's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of December 18, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3091

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3091

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Marriage and family status

- Neurological disorders

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3091

Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, regardless of how long the veterans had such disease prior to death, and for other purposes.