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Faster Payments to Veterans' Survivors Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8260| House 
| Updated: 12/27/2022
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (43)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Al Lawson (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Faster Payments to Veterans' Survivors Act of 2022 This act modifies policies and procedures related to the payment of benefits under certain life insurance programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If a primary beneficiary has not made a claim for payment within one year (currently two years) after the death of the insured under the National Service Life Insurance (NSLI) program or the United States Government Life Insurance (USGLI) program, the VA is authorized to make payment to another designated beneficiary as if the primary beneficiary had predeceased the insured. If no designated beneficiary makes a claim within two years (currently four years) after the death of the insured, the VA is authorized to make a payment to a person the VA deems to be equitably entitled to such benefit. The act also modifies the beneficiary designation process under NSLI and USGLI. Specifically, if a person does not designate a beneficiary for insurance, or if the designated beneficiary predeceases the insured person, the VA must determine the beneficiary in a specified order of succession. Additionally, the act requires the VA to improve its processes and procedures with respect to identifying, locating, and paying hard-to-find beneficiaries of life insurance policies, including by improving its website search tools.

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Timeline
Jul 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 1, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jul 18, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.
Jul 19, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 19, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4646
Introduced in Senate
Sep 13, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.
Sep 13, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-463.
Sep 13, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 13, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7770-7772; text: CR H7770-7771)
Sep 13, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8260.
Sep 13, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 14, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, proceedings on H.R. 8260 are considered vacated.
Sep 14, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205.
Sep 14, 2022
Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205. (consideration: CR H7814-7822; text: CR H7820-7821)
Sep 15, 2022
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 19, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302)
Dec 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 20, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-313.
  • July 1, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 1, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • July 18, 2022
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.


  • July 19, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • July 19, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4646
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 13, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.


  • September 13, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-463.


  • September 13, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 13, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7770-7772; text: CR H7770-7771)


  • September 13, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8260.


  • September 13, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 14, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, proceedings on H.R. 8260 are considered vacated.


  • September 14, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205.


  • September 14, 2022
    Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205. (consideration: CR H7814-7822; text: CR H7820-7821)


  • September 15, 2022
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 19, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302)


  • December 19, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 20, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 23, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-313.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1339: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 302) to impose limits on excepting competitive service positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify and enhance protections for Federal Government whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8326) to amend title 13, United States Code, to improve the operations of the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • S 117-4646: Faster Payments to Veterans’ Survivors Act of 2022
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment information and archivesLife, casualty, property insuranceVeterans' pensions and compensation

Faster Payments to Veterans' Survivors Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8260| House 
| Updated: 12/27/2022
Faster Payments to Veterans' Survivors Act of 2022 This act modifies policies and procedures related to the payment of benefits under certain life insurance programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If a primary beneficiary has not made a claim for payment within one year (currently two years) after the death of the insured under the National Service Life Insurance (NSLI) program or the United States Government Life Insurance (USGLI) program, the VA is authorized to make payment to another designated beneficiary as if the primary beneficiary had predeceased the insured. If no designated beneficiary makes a claim within two years (currently four years) after the death of the insured, the VA is authorized to make a payment to a person the VA deems to be equitably entitled to such benefit. The act also modifies the beneficiary designation process under NSLI and USGLI. Specifically, if a person does not designate a beneficiary for insurance, or if the designated beneficiary predeceases the insured person, the VA must determine the beneficiary in a specified order of succession. Additionally, the act requires the VA to improve its processes and procedures with respect to identifying, locating, and paying hard-to-find beneficiaries of life insurance policies, including by improving its website search tools.

Bill Text Versions

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6 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 1, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 1, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jul 18, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.
Jul 19, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 19, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4646
Introduced in Senate
Sep 13, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.
Sep 13, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-463.
Sep 13, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 13, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7770-7772; text: CR H7770-7771)
Sep 13, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8260.
Sep 13, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 14, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, proceedings on H.R. 8260 are considered vacated.
Sep 14, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205.
Sep 14, 2022
Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205. (consideration: CR H7814-7822; text: CR H7820-7821)
Sep 15, 2022
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 19, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302)
Dec 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 20, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-313.
  • July 1, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 1, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • July 18, 2022
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.


  • July 19, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • July 19, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4646
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 13, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.


  • September 13, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-463.


  • September 13, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 13, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7770-7772; text: CR H7770-7771)


  • September 13, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8260.


  • September 13, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 14, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, proceedings on H.R. 8260 are considered vacated.


  • September 14, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205.


  • September 14, 2022
    Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205. (consideration: CR H7814-7822; text: CR H7820-7821)


  • September 15, 2022
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 19, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302)


  • December 19, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 20, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 23, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-313.
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (43)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Al Lawson (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1339: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 302) to impose limits on excepting competitive service positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify and enhance protections for Federal Government whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8326) to amend title 13, United States Code, to improve the operations of the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • S 117-4646: Faster Payments to Veterans’ Survivors Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment information and archivesLife, casualty, property insuranceVeterans' pensions and compensation