Some families would automatically get survivor benefits after a veteran dies by suicide. This rule would apply only if the VA had recognized the veteran’s mental disorder as tied to military service.
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Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 2264: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects close family members of veterans who die by suicide. They would get an automatic right to existing survivor payments if the VA had recognized the veteran’s mental disorder as tied to military service. It also affects the VA, which would have to pay benefits when both conditions are met.
Why this matters: Grieving families can face delays or disputes when seeking benefits after a veteran dies by suicide. This bill would set a clear rule for cases involving a mental disorder that the VA had tied to military service. Once the two required facts are confirmed, the VA could not deny payment based on a separate review of what caused the suicide. The bill does not state how many families it would help or how much it would cost.
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Officially: Service-Connected Suicide Compensation Act
Some families would automatically get survivor benefits after a veteran dies by suicide. This rule would apply only if the VA had recognized the veteran’s mental disorder as tied to military service.
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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. (4/4/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
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