H.R. 2264: Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act
The Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act is a proposed bill that aims to amend the existing laws related to the compensation provided to the families of veterans who die by suicide due to service-connected mental disorders. The key points of the bill are as follows:
Automatic Compensation for Survivors
The bill proposes that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs would be required to automatically provide dependency and indemnity compensation to the survivors of veterans who:
- Have a mental disorder classified as a service-connected disability.
- Die by suicide.
Eligibility of Survivors
The compensation would be payable to the following surviving family members:
- Spouses
- Children
- Parents
Purpose of the Bill
The intention behind this bill is to support the families of veterans who suffer from mental disorders linked to their service and ultimately die by suicide. By providing financial compensation automatically, the bill seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens on families during a difficult time.
Next Steps
After its introduction, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for further discussion and consideration. The committee will review the bill, and it may be amended, voted on, or moved forward in the legislative process based on their deliberations.
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Sponsors
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Actions
3 actions
Date | Action |
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Apr. 04, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
Mar. 21, 2025 | Introduced in House |
Mar. 21, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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