Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-970| House
| Updated: 12/12/2025
Marilyn Strickland
Democratic Representative
Washington
Cosponsors (2)
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a periodic review of the automatic maximum coverage amounts for the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) programs. Starting January 1, 2026, and every five years thereafter, the Secretary will assess how current coverage compares to an inflation-adjusted benchmark. This benchmark is calculated by multiplying $500,000 by the average percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the preceding five fiscal years. The purpose of this review is to ensure that insurance benefits offered to servicemembers and veterans maintain their purchasing power relative to economic changes. The findings will be submitted to Congress to guide future administrative decisions on potential coverage increases.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1439-1441: 2)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1439-1441)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 970.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1440)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1440)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399-8400)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-54.
Armed Forces and National Security
Government studies and investigationsLife, casualty, property insuranceVeterans' pensions and compensation
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-970| House
| Updated: 12/12/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a periodic review of the automatic maximum coverage amounts for the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) programs. Starting January 1, 2026, and every five years thereafter, the Secretary will assess how current coverage compares to an inflation-adjusted benchmark. This benchmark is calculated by multiplying $500,000 by the average percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the preceding five fiscal years. The purpose of this review is to ensure that insurance benefits offered to servicemembers and veterans maintain their purchasing power relative to economic changes. The findings will be submitted to Congress to guide future administrative decisions on potential coverage increases.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1439-1441: 2)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1439-1441)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 970.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1440)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1440)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399-8400)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-54.
Marilyn Strickland
Democratic Representative
Washington
Cosponsors (2)
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Government studies and investigationsLife, casualty, property insuranceVeterans' pensions and compensation