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To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to review and recommend improvements to the casualty assistance program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
12/31/2022, 9:00 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5198
Bill 117 hr 5198, also known as the "Casualty Assistance Improvement Act," aims to improve the casualty assistance program within the Department of Defense. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group that will review the current program and recommend ways to enhance it.
The working group will be tasked with identifying any shortcomings or inefficiencies in the current casualty assistance program and proposing solutions to address them. The goal is to ensure that families of service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice receive the support and assistance they need during their time of loss.
In addition to reviewing and recommending improvements to the casualty assistance program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to supporting the families of fallen service members. This may include providing additional resources, services, or benefits to help ease the burden on grieving families. Overall, Bill 117 hr 5198 seeks to enhance the support and assistance provided to the families of fallen service members by improving the casualty assistance program within the Department of Defense.
The working group will be tasked with identifying any shortcomings or inefficiencies in the current casualty assistance program and proposing solutions to address them. The goal is to ensure that families of service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice receive the support and assistance they need during their time of loss.
In addition to reviewing and recommending improvements to the casualty assistance program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to supporting the families of fallen service members. This may include providing additional resources, services, or benefits to help ease the burden on grieving families. Overall, Bill 117 hr 5198 seeks to enhance the support and assistance provided to the families of fallen service members by improving the casualty assistance program within the Department of Defense.
Congressional Summary of HR 5198
This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish the Casualty Assistance Reform Working Group to, among other duties, create standards and training for casualty assistance officers across military departments. Casualty assistance officers are responsible for notifying families when a service member has died and providing other resources and support.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5198
Bill HR 5198 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2021. Bill HR 5198 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2021. Bill HR 5198's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of September 10, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5198
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5198
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative remedies
- Cemeteries and funerals
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Defense
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Military education and training
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5198
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to review and recommend improvements to the casualty assistance program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to review and recommend improvements to the casualty assistance program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5198
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