S 274

Next of Kin Collections Protection Act of 2025

Summary

Next of Kin Collections Protection Act of 2025 This bill modifies the effective date of a reduction or discontinuance of a Department of Veterans Affairs pension under an existing rating or decision in cases where the payee has died. Specifically, the bill provides that the effective date of a reduction or discontinuance of a pension that is under an existing rating or decision must be the last day of the month in which the death of the payee occurs.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT]
Cosponsors
1
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Introduced
2025-01-28
Latest action
2025-01-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2025-01-28: Introduced in Senate