H.R. 970 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
H.R. 970 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Feb 4, 2025, sponsored by Marilyn Strickland with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 119-54
What it does
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025 This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to periodically review and report on the maximum coverage available under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marilyn Strickland (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 7, 2025
- Passed the SenateNov 20, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentDec 3, 2025
- Became lawDec 12, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-54. (Dec 12, 2025)
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R. 1815: VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
- S. 201: ACES Act
- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
- H.R. 2170: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New…
- S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
- H.R. 695: Medal of Honor Act
- H.R. 983: Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
- S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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