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Support for Veteran Widows/Widowers: New Rights and Benefits

The "Love Lives On Act of 2022" introduces significant changes for surviving spouses of veterans, making it easier for them to access benefits and services. Key changes include refining the definition of "surviving spouse," extending educational scholarships, continuing financial benefits, and ensuring access to military stores and healthcare, even after remarriage.
Key points
The definition of "surviving spouse" is clarified, potentially simplifying access to benefits.
Surviving spouses of veterans will no longer lose their Fry Scholarship educational benefits upon remarriage.
Financial benefits (DIC) and survivor annuities (SBP) will continue for those who remarried before age 55.
Surviving spouses, regardless of marital status, will gain access to commissary stores and MWR retail facilities.
The TRICARE healthcare program will now include remarried widows or widowers whose subsequent marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment.
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Print number: 117_HR_9287
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Process start date: 2022-11-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Love Lives On Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9287.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The definition of "surviving spouse" is clarified, potentially simplifying access to benefits.
  • Surviving spouses of veterans will no longer lose their Fry Scholarship educational benefits upon remarriage.
  • Financial benefits (DIC) and survivor annuities (SBP) will continue for those who remarried before age 55.
  • Surviving spouses, regardless of marital status, will gain access to commissary stores and MWR retail facilities.
  • The TRICARE healthcare program will now include remarried widows or widowers whose subsequent marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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