S. 274: Next of Kin Collections Protection Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-28 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-03-11 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-28):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Andy Kim | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 274 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 274?
S. 274 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Next of Kin Collections Protection Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 274 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).