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H.R. 1083 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Caring for Survivors Act of 2023

H.R. 1083 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 17, 2023, sponsored by Jahana Hayes with 110 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 17, 2023
Co-sponsors
110
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Caring for Survivors Act of 2023 This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dependency and indemnity compensation is a monthly payment made to eligible survivors (i.e., spouses, parents, or children) of (1) certain veterans who died as a result of a service-connected condition; (2) service members killed while on ac…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jahana Hayes (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 105 Democrats, 5 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 17, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. (Apr 16, 2024)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1083 (118th Congress): Caring for Survivors Act of 2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-1083/caring-for-survivors-act-of-2023 (accessed 2026-10-17).