S2794: Supporting Families of the Fallen Act
117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
This page covers S2794 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S2794 in another Congress is a different bill.
Key facts
| Item |
Detail |
| Roll-call votes |
1 |
| Chamber |
House |
| Latest vote |
2022-09-29: Passed |
| Latest action |
2022-10-17: Became Public Law No: 117-209. |
| Policy area |
Armed Forces and National Security |
| Official record |
Congress.gov |
What the bill does
Supporting Families of the Fallen Act This act increases from $400,000 to $500,000 the maximum coverage amount for members (or former members) of a uniformed service under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program. This act takes effect on the later of 60 days after the date of enactment or the date on which the Department of Veterans Affairs determines that (1) the increased coverage amounts and the premiums for the coverage are administratively and actuarially sound for the insurance programs, and (2) will not result in the programs operating at a loss.
Subjects: Life, casualty, property insurance, Military personnel and dependents, Veterans' pensions and compensation
Roll-call votes on S2794 (117th Congress)
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date |
Chamber |
Question |
Result |
Yea |
Nay |
Not voting |
Record |
| 2022-09-29 |
House |
2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
Passed |
296 |
0 |
2 |
Official tally |
What is S2794 in the 117th Congress?
S2794 (Supporting Families of the Fallen Act) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL].
What is the latest action on S2794?
On 2022-10-17: Became Public Law No: 117-209.
How many roll-call votes were held on S2794?
1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-09-29, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.