S-2794 : Became Public Law

Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

This bill 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-10-17PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-209.Library of Congress
2022-10-17PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2022-10-17FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-09-29VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 470). (text: CR H8192)House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8277-8278)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2794.House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8192-8193)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2022-03-24FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2022-03-24FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2022-03-24FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2022-03-23FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1753-1754; text: CR S1754)Senate
2022-03-01CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290.Senate
2022-03-01CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.Senate
2021-12-15CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2021-11-17CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.Senate
2021-09-22IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2021-09-22IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Life, casualty, property insurance
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation

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