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H.R. 1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025

This bill, titled the "Love Lives On Act of 2025," aims to amend certain provisions within the United States Code related to veteran benefits, specifically focusing on the benefits available to surviving spouses of veterans. Here are the main components of the bill:

Modification of Benefits for Remarried Surviving Spouses

The bill proposes changes to the rules governing veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation, particularly addressing how remarriage impacts benefits for surviving spouses of veterans. It states that:

  • If a surviving spouse remarries, they will still be entitled to benefits under certain conditions, which includes amendments to previous language that limited access to these benefits.

Continued Eligibility for Survivor Benefit Plan

The bill also addresses the Survivor Benefit Plan, which provides annuities to surviving spouses of military members. The amendments include:

  • A provision that states the Secretary of Defense may not terminate an annuity solely because a surviving spouse remarries.
  • It includes specifics on resuming payments for those who have remarried before the age of 55, allowing them to receive their annuity once their new marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment.

Expansion of Dependent Definition under TRICARE

The bill seeks to broaden the definition of "dependent" within the TRICARE program, which provides health care to military members, veterans, and their families. The proposed amendment states that:

  • A remarried widow or widower whose current marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment would be recognized as a dependent under TRICARE.

Overall Purpose

Overall, the bill aims to enhance the benefits and services available to surviving spouses of veterans, particularly focusing on those who have remarried, ensuring they retain access to essential benefits in various circumstances.

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Date Action
Mar. 26, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar. 26, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb. 03, 2026 Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar. 06, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb. 05, 2025 Introduced in House
Feb. 05, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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