S. 385: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families 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 | 2025-02-04 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 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 (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC 2025-02-11 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE 2025-02-11 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ 2025-02-11 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI 2025-02-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 385 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 385?
S. 385 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. 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 S. 385 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).