What it does
SourcedNext of Kin Collections Protection Act of 2025
This bill modifies the effective date of a reduction or discontinuance of a Department of Veterans Affairs pension under an existing rating or decision in cases where the payee has died. Specifically, the bill provides that the effective date of a reduction or discontinuance of a pension that is under an existing rating or decision must be the last day of the month in which the death of the payee occurs.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Jan 28, 2025).
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What has happened
Sourced- Jan 28, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress
Cosponsors
- Andy Kim D-NJ