Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National Security
Why This Matters
This bill allows surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans to access benefits for a longer period. It changes the deadline for these benefits to help families who may need support.
If you are a surviving spouse of a Gulf War veteran, you will have more time to claim important benefits.
Who this affects
Surviving spouses · Veterans · Persian Gulf War
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill extends benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans.
2It changes the deadline for these benefits from January 1, 2001, to ten years after the war ended.
3The new deadline will be set by a presidential proclamation or law.
4Surviving spouses will have more time to access these benefits.
5The bill aims to support families of veterans who served in the Gulf War.
