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Protecting the Families of Our Fallen Patriots Act
12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7304
Bill 118 hr 7304, also known as the Protecting the Families of Our Fallen Patriots Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to the families of military service members who have died in the line of duty.
The bill aims to address the financial hardships that families of fallen service members often face by providing them with a one-time payment of $100,000. This payment is intended to help cover funeral expenses, ongoing living expenses, and other costs that may arise following the death of a loved one in the military.
In addition to the financial assistance, the bill also includes provisions to ensure that families of fallen service members receive the support and resources they need to navigate the complex process of applying for and receiving benefits. This includes assistance with paperwork, access to counseling services, and other forms of support. Overall, the Protecting the Families of Our Fallen Patriots Act seeks to honor the sacrifice of military service members by providing their families with the financial and emotional support they need during a difficult time. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
The bill aims to address the financial hardships that families of fallen service members often face by providing them with a one-time payment of $100,000. This payment is intended to help cover funeral expenses, ongoing living expenses, and other costs that may arise following the death of a loved one in the military.
In addition to the financial assistance, the bill also includes provisions to ensure that families of fallen service members receive the support and resources they need to navigate the complex process of applying for and receiving benefits. This includes assistance with paperwork, access to counseling services, and other forms of support. Overall, the Protecting the Families of Our Fallen Patriots Act seeks to honor the sacrifice of military service members by providing their families with the financial and emotional support they need during a difficult time. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
Congressional Summary of HR 7304
Protecting the Families of Our Fallen Patriots Act
This bill exempts from the Social Security Retirement Earnings Test (RET) certain benefits paid to surviving spouses and divorced spouses caring for the children of individuals who died while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces.
Specifically, under the bill, Social Security mother's and father's benefits payable to such surviving spouses and surviving divorced spouses are not subject to RET deductions. Currently, under the RET, benefits are reduced for beneficiaries who are younger than full retirement age if they earn wages in excess of a specified annual limit.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7304
Bill HR 7304 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2024. Bill HR 7304 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2024. Bill HR 7304's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7304
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7304
Primary Policy Focus
Social WelfareAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7304
Protecting the Families of Our Fallen Patriots Act
Protecting the Families of Our Fallen Patriots Act
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to establish that benefits paid to a parent caring for the child of an individual who died while performing active duty as a member of the Armed Services are not subject to deductions under the retirement earnings test.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7304
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