Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2181 Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024 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.

1/16/2025, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 2181

The Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2181, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the challenges faced by military families. The bill seeks to provide support and resources to ensure that military families are able to stay together and thrive despite the demands of military service.

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

Bill S 2181 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since January 4, 2025. Bill S 2181 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023. Bill S 2181's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-271. as of January 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2181

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2181

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Cemeteries and funeralsMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2181

Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the sunset on entitlement to memorial headstones and markers for commemoration of veterans and certain individuals and to repeal the sunset on authority to bury remains of certain spouses and children in national cemeteries, and for other purposes.A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the sunset on entitlement to memorial headstones and markers for commemoration of veterans and certain individuals and to repeal the sunset on authority to bury remains of certain spouses and children in national cemeteries, and for other purposes.

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