The bill S. 274, titled the “Next of Kin Collections Protection Act of 2025,” seeks to modify how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs handles the payment of certain benefits when a veteran passes away. It proposes changes to the effective date of benefit reductions and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when a veteran dies, their family can still get the benefits they are owed for the month the veteran died, making it a bit easier for families during a tough time.