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Love Lives On Act of 2025

4/3/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1004

Bill 119 hr 1004, also known as the "Improving Benefits and Services for Surviving Spouses Act," aims to make changes to titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code in order to enhance benefits and services for surviving spouses of military service members and veterans.

The bill includes provisions to increase the amount of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) paid to surviving spouses of veterans who died as a result of a service-connected disability. This increase in DIC benefits is intended to provide greater financial support to these individuals who have lost their loved ones due to their military service.

Additionally, the bill seeks to expand eligibility for certain survivor benefits, such as the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), to ensure that more surviving spouses are able to access these important benefits. This expansion aims to provide greater financial security to surviving spouses who may be struggling to make ends meet after the loss of their spouse. Overall, the "Improving Benefits and Services for Surviving Spouses Act" is designed to honor the sacrifices made by military service members and veterans by ensuring that their surviving spouses receive the support and benefits they deserve. This bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards improving the lives of surviving spouses across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 1004

Love Lives On Act of 2025

This bill extends entitlement for various benefit programs and services for surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans.

The bill provides that the remarriage of a surviving spouse must not bar the furnishing of dependency and indemnity compensation or special pension benefits to such spouse.

Additionally, the Department of Defense may not terminate the payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse under the Survivor Benefit Plan solely because the surviving spouse remarries.

The bill also expands the definition of a dependent under TRICARE to include a remarried widow or widower whose subsequent marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1004

Bill HR 1004 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1004 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025.  Bill HR 1004's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of March 26, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1004

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1734
Democrat Cosponsors
1338
Republican Cosponsors
393
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
3

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1004

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1004

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for surviving spouses, and for other purposes.
To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for surviving spouses, and for other purposes.

Comments

Esperanza Alston profile image

Esperanza Alston

712

1 year ago

This bill is so good for us surviving spouses, it's about time they did something right for once. I'm sick of all the politicians talking and not doing anything to help us out. This bill is a step in the right direction, and I hope it passes soon. It's about time they start taking care of us like they promised they would.

Griffin House profile image

Griffin House

727

1 year ago

This bill good for spouses. How will it help families in need?

Amirah Maxwell profile image

Amirah Maxwell

816

1 year ago

Ugh, this bill is so dumb. It's gonna mess with my benefits and stuff. Hate it.

Jacob Faulkner profile image

Jacob Faulkner

747

1 year ago

I just read about this new bill, and I have to say, I'm not a fan. It seems like it's going to have a big impact on my life, and not in a good way. I'm not sure how this is going to play out, but I'm definitely concerned about the potential consequences. It's frustrating when decisions are made that could affect us without our input. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for mandatory counseling for couples seeking divorce? It's definitely something to keep an eye on.

Lawson Daly profile image

Lawson Daly

722

1 year ago

Why this bill gotta mess with my benefits? It's not fair! How will this affect me in the long run?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1004

Richard Hudson
Richard Hudson
North CarolinaRepublican
Derrick Van Orden
Derrick Van Orden
WisconsinRepublican
Joe Neguse
Joe Neguse
ColoradoDemocrat
Kelly Morrison
Kelly Morrison
MinnesotaIndependent
Morgan Luttrell
Morgan Luttrell
TexasRepublican
Ro Khanna
Ro Khanna
CaliforniaDemocrat

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