Caring for Survivors Act of 2025

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 611 Caring for Survivors 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.

3/27/2025, 2:55 PM

Summary of Bill S 611

Bill 119 s 611, also known as the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act, aims to make changes to title 38 of the United States Code in order to enhance and broaden the eligibility criteria for dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) provided to certain survivors of veterans. The bill seeks to improve the benefits available to surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased veterans by expanding the scope of who is eligible to receive DIC.

Specifically, the bill proposes to extend DIC benefits to surviving spouses who remarried after the age of 55, as well as to surviving children of veterans who died from a service-connected disability. Additionally, the bill aims to increase the amount of DIC paid to surviving spouses and children, ensuring that they receive adequate financial support following the loss of their loved one.

Overall, the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act seeks to honor the sacrifices made by veterans and their families by providing them with the support and assistance they deserve. The bill is a bipartisan effort to improve the lives of those who have lost a loved one in service to our country.

Congressional Summary of S 611

Caring for Survivors Act of 2025

This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Dependency and indemnity compensation is a monthly payment made to eligible survivors (i.e., spouses, parents, or children) of (1) certain veterans who died as a result of a service-connected condition; (2) service members killed while on active military duty or active or inactive duty for training; or (3) veterans who did not die from a service-connected condition, but were totally disabled by a service-connected disability for a certain period of time.

The bill also (1) reduces, from 10 years to 5 years, the period of time that certain veterans must have been rated totally disabled due to a service-connected disability in order for a survivor to qualify for benefits; and (2) specifies the amount that is payable to survivors of veterans who were rated totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.

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Current Status of Bill S 611

Bill S 611 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2025. Bill S 611 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 18, 2025. Bill S 611's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of March 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 611

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 611

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability assistance

- Marriage and family status

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 611

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes.