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Respect for Grieving Military Families Act
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3232
The Respect for Grieving Military Families Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3232, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional support and resources to military families who have lost a loved one in service to their country.
One of the key provisions of the Respect for Grieving Military Families Act is the establishment of a national registry of military families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. This registry would serve as a centralized database for these families to access information about available support services and resources.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the coordination of support services for grieving military families by requiring the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to work together to ensure that these families receive the assistance they need. Furthermore, the Respect for Grieving Military Families Act includes provisions to expand access to mental health services for military families who have experienced a loss. This includes increasing funding for counseling services and other mental health resources. Overall, the goal of the Respect for Grieving Military Families Act is to ensure that the families of fallen service members receive the support and assistance they need during their time of grief. By establishing a national registry, improving coordination of support services, and expanding access to mental health resources, this bill aims to honor the sacrifices made by military families and provide them with the care and support they deserve.
One of the key provisions of the Respect for Grieving Military Families Act is the establishment of a national registry of military families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. This registry would serve as a centralized database for these families to access information about available support services and resources.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the coordination of support services for grieving military families by requiring the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to work together to ensure that these families receive the assistance they need. Furthermore, the Respect for Grieving Military Families Act includes provisions to expand access to mental health services for military families who have experienced a loss. This includes increasing funding for counseling services and other mental health resources. Overall, the goal of the Respect for Grieving Military Families Act is to ensure that the families of fallen service members receive the support and assistance they need during their time of grief. By establishing a national registry, improving coordination of support services, and expanding access to mental health resources, this bill aims to honor the sacrifices made by military families and provide them with the care and support they deserve.
Congressional Summary of HR 3232
Respect for Grieving Military Families Act
This bill addresses the overpayment of retired or retainer pay to a joint account (bearing the name of the decedent and the decedent's designated beneficiary) during the month of the death of a retired member of the armed forces.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to forgive or offset the overpayment if the decedent was enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). In the case of an offset, each of the first 12 SBP annuity payments after the death of the retired service member must be reduced by one-twelfth of the overpayment. If the decedent was not enrolled in the SBP, DOD is authorized to forgive the overpayment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3232
Bill HR 3232 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3232 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2023.  Bill HR 3232's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of May 11, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3232
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
32Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3232
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3232
Respect for Grieving Military Families Act
Respect for Grieving Military Families Act
To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the forgiveness or offset of an overpayment of retired pay paid to a joint account for a period after the death of the retired member of the Armed Forces.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3232
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