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Love Lives On Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1004| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (139)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Matt Van Epps (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)John J. McGuire (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Love Lives On Act of 2025" seeks to enhance benefits and services for surviving spouses of veterans and service members by modifying existing laws. A primary provision ensures that a surviving spouse's remarriage will no longer disqualify them from receiving Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) , removing a significant barrier to continued support. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the termination of Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities solely due to a surviving spouse's remarriage, including provisions for resuming payments for those who remarried before age 55 and prior to the act's enactment. It also expands the definition of a dependent under the TRICARE program to include a remarried widow or widower whose subsequent marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment, thereby restoring their healthcare eligibility.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9287
Love Lives On Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3651
Love Lives On Act of 2023
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-410
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Feb 3, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9287
    Love Lives On Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3651
    Love Lives On Act of 2023


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-410
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • February 3, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025
Marriage and family statusMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Love Lives On Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1004| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
The "Love Lives On Act of 2025" seeks to enhance benefits and services for surviving spouses of veterans and service members by modifying existing laws. A primary provision ensures that a surviving spouse's remarriage will no longer disqualify them from receiving Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) , removing a significant barrier to continued support. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the termination of Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities solely due to a surviving spouse's remarriage, including provisions for resuming payments for those who remarried before age 55 and prior to the act's enactment. It also expands the definition of a dependent under the TRICARE program to include a remarried widow or widower whose subsequent marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment, thereby restoring their healthcare eligibility.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9287
Love Lives On Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3651
Love Lives On Act of 2023
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-410
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Feb 3, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9287
    Love Lives On Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3651
    Love Lives On Act of 2023


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-410
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • February 3, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (139)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Matt Van Epps (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)John J. McGuire (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Marriage and family statusMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation