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Caring for Survivors Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-976| Senate 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (14)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also adjusts the amount payable to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Oct 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3402
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • March 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 28, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • October 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3402
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3402: Caring for Survivors Act of 2021
Disability assistanceMarriage and family statusVeterans' pensions and compensation

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-976| Senate 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also adjusts the amount payable to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Oct 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3402
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • March 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 28, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • October 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3402
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (14)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3402: Caring for Survivors Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability assistanceMarriage and family statusVeterans' pensions and compensation