Caring for Survivors Act of 2023
3/14/2024, 10:43 AMSummary of Bill S 414
Bill 118 s 414, also known as the Caring for Survivors Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse.The Caring for Survivors Act of 2023 aims to address the needs of survivors by increasing funding for programs that provide counseling, legal assistance, and other support services. The bill also seeks to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that survivors receive the help they need in a timely and effective manner.
Additionally, the Caring for Survivors Act of 2023 includes provisions to enhance training for law enforcement officers and other professionals who work with survivors. This training is intended to improve the response to incidents of abuse and ensure that survivors are treated with compassion and respect. Overall, the Caring for Survivors Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to improve the lives of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals who have experienced trauma and are in need of support.
Congressional Summary of S 414
Caring for Survivors Act of 2023
This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Dependency and indemnity compensation is a monthly payment made to eligible survivors (i.e., spouses, parents, or children) of (1) certain veterans who died as a result of a service-connected condition; (2) service members killed while on active military duty or active or inactive duty for training; or (3) veterans who did not die from a service-connected condition, but were totally disabled by a service-connected disability for a certain period of time.
The bill also (1) reduces, from 10 years to 5 years, the period of time that certain veterans must have been rated totally disabled due to a service-connected disability in order for a survivor to qualify for benefits; and (2) specifies the amount that is payable to survivors of veterans who were rated totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.
