HR 4637
Veterans’ Surviving Spouse Equity Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:10 PM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Veterans’ Surviving Spouse Equity Act of 2025, aims to expand eligibility for certain veterans’ benefits paid to surviving spouses. Specifically, it modifies the requirements for receiving these benefits when a veteran was rated totally disabled at the time of their death. The changes broaden the criteria for determining eligibility, particularly regarding the length of the marriage and shared residence with the deceased veteran. This legislation seeks to provide greater support to surviving spouses who may have previously been ineligible due to these limitations.
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