HR 970 · Signed into Law · 12-12-25
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
What does the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025 do?
HR 970 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA). Requires the VA to review every five years whether the maximum automatic coverage under military and veterans' group life insurance has kept pace with inflation, and report to Congress.
Did HR 970 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 970 has been signed into law.
Status: Signed into Law
Latest vote: Senate Passed by unanimous consent on November 20, 2025
Outlook: Enacted
Key provisions
- Group Life Insurance Coverage Review
- VA must review SGLI and VGLI maximum coverage every 5 years
- Benchmark: $500,000 adjusted by average CPI change over 5 years
- Results reported to the Veterans' Affairs Committees
Last updated June 15, 2026