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Support for Veterans' Families with ALS: New Benefit Rules

This act expands financial support for surviving spouses of veterans who died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This means families will receive benefits regardless of how long the veteran had the disease before death. These changes apply to deaths occurring on or after October 1, 2022, providing greater financial security.
Key points
Surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS will receive increased benefits, regardless of the disease's duration.
The new rules apply to veteran deaths from ALS that occurred on or after October 1, 2022.
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Print number: 119_S_749
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2025-02-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_749.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS will receive increased benefits, regardless of the disease's duration.
  • The new rules apply to veteran deaths from ALS that occurred on or after October 1, 2022.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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