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Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act

10/4/2024, 8:07 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7100

The "Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act," designated as H.R. 7100 in the 118th Congress and introduced on January 29, 2024, aims to provide support and prioritize assistance for veterans' survivors. The bill focuses on key provisions related to enhancing benefits and services for those who have lost a veteran family member. Specific directives within the bill likely include measures to improve access to healthcare, education, or financial assistance for veterans' survivors. For more details and the full text of the bill, the official PDF version can be accessed through the provided link.

Congressional Summary of HR 7100

Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act 

This bill provides that the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) must operate within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Currently, OSA operates within the Pension and Fiduciary Service of the Veterans Benefits Administration.)

Current Status of Bill HR 7100

Bill HR 7100 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 18, 2024. Bill HR 7100 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 29, 2024.  Bill HR 7100's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7100

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7100

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7100

Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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