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Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
4/29/2025, 3:11 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1228
Bill 119 hr 1228, also known as the "Office of Survivors Assistance Clarification Act," aims to make changes to title 38 of the United States Code in order to provide clarity on the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The bill seeks to ensure that the Office of Survivors Assistance is properly structured and organized to effectively support and assist the survivors of deceased veterans. This includes clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the office, as well as ensuring that it has the necessary resources and support to carry out its mission.
Specifically, the bill outlines the duties of the Office of Survivors Assistance, which include providing information and assistance to survivors of deceased veterans, coordinating with other VA offices and programs to ensure that survivors receive the benefits and services they are entitled to, and conducting outreach and education efforts to raise awareness of available resources for survivors. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1228 is to improve the support and assistance provided to the survivors of deceased veterans by ensuring that the Office of Survivors Assistance is properly organized and equipped to fulfill its important mission within the VA.
The bill seeks to ensure that the Office of Survivors Assistance is properly structured and organized to effectively support and assist the survivors of deceased veterans. This includes clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the office, as well as ensuring that it has the necessary resources and support to carry out its mission.
Specifically, the bill outlines the duties of the Office of Survivors Assistance, which include providing information and assistance to survivors of deceased veterans, coordinating with other VA offices and programs to ensure that survivors receive the benefits and services they are entitled to, and conducting outreach and education efforts to raise awareness of available resources for survivors. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1228 is to improve the support and assistance provided to the survivors of deceased veterans by ensuring that the Office of Survivors Assistance is properly organized and equipped to fulfill its important mission within the VA.
Congressional Summary of HR 1228
Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act
This bill provides that the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) must operate within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Currently, OSA operates within the Pension and Fiduciary Service of the Veterans Benefits Administration.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 1228
Bill HR 1228 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since April 10, 2025. Bill HR 1228 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1228's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1228
Total Number of Sponsors
11Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
11Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1228
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1228
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Comments

Coraline Buckley
25,681
7 months ago
I think this bill is great for our veterans' families. It will help provide them with the support they need after losing a loved one who served our country. I'm glad to see this kind of legislation being passed. #USA #veterans #support
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1228
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