HB970Introduced in the House
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
Introduced by Marilyn Strickland, District WA-10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to periodically review the automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Became Public Law No: 119-54.
December 12, 2025
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Bill history
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)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 970.
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.
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399-8400)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-54.
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