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Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3790| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2024
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (23)
Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023 This bill extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to the surviving spouse of a veteran who dies from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) regardless of how long the veteran had such disease prior to death. Under current law, such compensation is paid for a service-connected disability that was rated totally disabling for a continuous period of at least eight years immediately preceding death. For purposes of compensation for a surviving spouse of a veteran who dies from ALS, the spouse must have been married to the veteran for a continuous period of eight years or longer prior to the death of the veteran. Additionally, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must report on service-connected disabilities the VA determines should be treated in the same manner as ALS for purposes of dependency and indemnity compensation.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4748
Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5607
Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2021
May 11, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1590
Introduced in Senate
Jun 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Nov 29, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 29, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 556.
Sep 10, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-660.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4748
    Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5607
    Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2021


  • May 11, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1590
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 1, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 12, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • November 29, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 5, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 10, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 556.


  • September 10, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-660.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-1590: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023
Marriage and family statusNeurological disordersVeterans' pensions and compensation

Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3790| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2024
Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023 This bill extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation to the surviving spouse of a veteran who dies from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) regardless of how long the veteran had such disease prior to death. Under current law, such compensation is paid for a service-connected disability that was rated totally disabling for a continuous period of at least eight years immediately preceding death. For purposes of compensation for a surviving spouse of a veteran who dies from ALS, the spouse must have been married to the veteran for a continuous period of eight years or longer prior to the death of the veteran. Additionally, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must report on service-connected disabilities the VA determines should be treated in the same manner as ALS for purposes of dependency and indemnity compensation.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4748
Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5607
Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2021
May 11, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1590
Introduced in Senate
Jun 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Nov 29, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 29, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 556.
Sep 10, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-660.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4748
    Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5607
    Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2021


  • May 11, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1590
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 1, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 12, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • November 29, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 5, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 10, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 556.


  • September 10, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-660.
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (23)
Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-1590: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Marriage and family statusNeurological disordersVeterans' pensions and compensation