H.R. 970: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-04 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-12 — Became Public Law No: 119-54. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-04):
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
This bill 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. Specifically, the VA must review such coverage amount every five years, taking into account the average percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased in the five fiscal years preceding the review.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Keith Self | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Raul Ruiz | D CA 2025-04-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 970 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 970?
H.R. 970 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 970 are available on congress.gov.
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