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Support for ALS Veterans' Families and Housing Loan Fee Adjustments.

This act expands financial support for surviving spouses of veterans who died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), regardless of the disease's duration. It also mandates a report on other veteran medical conditions and adjusts the expiration date for certain veteran housing loan fees. The goal is to provide greater financial stability for families affected by ALS and potentially other conditions.
Key points
Surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS will receive increased benefits, regardless of how long the veteran had the disease.
A continuous marriage of eight years or longer is required for surviving spouses to qualify for ALS-related benefits.
The Department of Veterans Affairs must report on other service-connected disabilities that should receive similar treatment to ALS for benefits.
The expiration date for certain veteran housing loan fees is extended to December 2, 2031.
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Print number: 118_HR_3790
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
Process start date: 2023-06-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3790.

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 2023-06-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS will receive increased benefits, regardless of how long the veteran had the disease.
  • A continuous marriage of eight years or longer is required for surviving spouses to qualify for ALS-related benefits.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs must report on other service-connected disabilities that should receive similar treatment to ALS for benefits.
  • The expiration date for certain veteran housing loan fees is extended to December 2, 2031.
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. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 556.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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