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Matt Van Epps (R-TN)

HONOR Gold Star Families Act

H.R. 7932 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 23 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "HONOR Gold Star Families Act," aims to increase the death gratuity paid upon the death of a member of the Armed Forces. It proposes raising the current amount from $100,000 to $200,000. Additionally, the bill establishes a system for annual cost-of-living adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. These adjustments would occur every January 1st to ensure the gratuity amount keeps up with inflation. The changes to the payment amount would apply to deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill provides increased financial support for the families of fallen members of the Armed Forces.

  • Scored +2

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill increases the death gratuity amount paid to families of deceased service members.

  • Scored +1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The increased death gratuity provides higher financial security for families experiencing loss.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill increases government spending by raising the death gratuity payment and mandating annual adjustments.