Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025

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Explore the details of House Bill 970 Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/1/2025, 6:48 AM

Summary of Bill HR 970

Bill 119 HR 970, also known as the "Veterans' Insurance Reform Act," aims to make changes to the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) program. The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to regularly review the automatic maximum coverage provided under these insurance programs.

Currently, the SGLI and VGLI programs offer automatic maximum coverage amounts to eligible veterans and servicemembers. However, this bill seeks to ensure that these coverage amounts are periodically reviewed to ensure they are adequate and meet the needs of those insured.

In addition to requiring regular reviews of the maximum coverage amounts, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the SGLI and VGLI programs. These provisions are aimed at improving the overall effectiveness and efficiency of these insurance programs for veterans and servicemembers. Overall, Bill 119 HR 970 is focused on ensuring that the SGLI and VGLI programs continue to provide valuable and sufficient coverage to those who have served in the military. The bill emphasizes the importance of regularly reviewing and updating the maximum coverage amounts to meet the evolving needs of veterans and servicemembers.

Congressional Summary of HR 970

Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to periodically review and report on the maximum coverage available under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs. Specifically, the VA must review such coverage amount every five years, taking into account the average percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased in the five fiscal years preceding the review.

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Current Status of Bill HR 970

Bill HR 970 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since November 20, 2025. Bill HR 970 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 970's most recent activity was Message on Senate action sent to the House. as of November 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 970

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 970

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 970

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to periodically review the automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.