Love Lives On Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2026-04-03T08:05:51Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1004 Love Lives On Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/15/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1004

Bill 119 hr 1004, also known as the "Improving Benefits and Services for Surviving Spouses Act," aims to make changes to titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code in order to enhance benefits and services for surviving spouses of military service members and veterans.

The bill includes provisions to increase the amount of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) paid to surviving spouses of veterans who died as a result of a service-connected disability. This increase in DIC benefits is intended to provide greater financial support to these individuals who have lost their loved ones due to their military service.

Additionally, the bill seeks to expand eligibility for certain survivor benefits, such as the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), to ensure that more surviving spouses are able to access these important benefits. This expansion aims to provide greater financial security to surviving spouses who may be struggling to make ends meet after the loss of their spouse. Overall, the "Improving Benefits and Services for Surviving Spouses Act" is designed to honor the sacrifices made by military service members and veterans by ensuring that their surviving spouses receive the support and benefits they deserve. This bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards improving the lives of surviving spouses across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 1004

Love Lives On Act of 2025

This bill extends entitlement for various benefit programs and services for surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans.

The bill provides that the remarriage of a surviving spouse must not bar the furnishing of dependency and indemnity compensation or special pension benefits to such spouse.

Additionally, the Department of Defense may not terminate the payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse under the Survivor Benefit Plan solely because the surviving spouse remarries.

The bill also expands the definition of a dependent under TRICARE to include a remarried widow or widower whose subsequent marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1004

Bill HR 1004 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1004 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1004's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of March 26, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1004

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

1887

Democrat Cosponsors

1450

Republican Cosponsors

433

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1004

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1004

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for surviving spouses, and for other purposes.

Comments

Matheo King

41,658

10 days ago

I heard about this new bill, sounds interesting. How will it impact us long term?

Carmelo Cummings

41,627

1 year ago

I support this bill to help surviving spouses. It will improve benefits and services for them. It's a good thing for our country. In the short term, it will provide much-needed support to those who have lost a loved one in service.