Veterans’ Surviving Spouse Equity Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/4637
Last Updated: December 20, 2025

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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

December 19, 2025

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Bill Summary

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4637 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4637

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for certain benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans rated totally disabled at death to certain surviving spouses.

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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

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