Some spouses could get higher VA survivor pay when a veteran dies from ALS. The couple must have been married for at least eight years, and the death must occur on or after October 1, 2025.
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Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Latest action on H.R. 1685: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS. A spouse may get a higher monthly VA payment if the marriage lasted at least eight years in a row. Spouses from shorter marriages and families of veterans who died before October 1, 2025, would not get this new treatment. The bill also gives the VA a new study and reporting duty.
Why this matters: ALS can move so fast that a veteran may die before meeting the current time rule for higher survivor pay. This bill would remove that barrier for spouses who meet the eight-year marriage rule. A higher monthly payment may help those spouses cover living and health-related costs. The VA report could also shape future help for families affected by other deadly conditions, but it would not change their benefits now.
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Officially: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025
Some spouses could get higher VA survivor pay when a veteran dies from ALS. The couple must have been married for at least eight years, and the death must occur on or after October 1, 2025.
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Sitting in Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (3/27/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
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Senate Review
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Passed Both Chambers
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Signed into Law
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