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US HB2264
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lawler
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AI Summary
- Requires the VA Secretary to automatically pay dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to surviving spouses, children, and parents of veterans who die by suicide and had a service-connected mental disorder
- Amends Section 1310(a) of title 38, United States Code to add this automatic payment provision
- Removes the need for survivors to separately prove the suicide was caused by service-connected conditions
- Introduced March 21, 2025 by Rep. Lawler and Rep. Conaway and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Legislative Description
Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
4/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs4/4/2025
Veterans' Affairs3/21/2025
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