United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 2736 — Veterans Estate Transfer to Survivors Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Veterans Estate Transfer to Survivors Act This bill provides for the payment of certain accrued benefits (e.g., pension) to the estate of a deceased veteran upon the veteran's death.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill clarifies that the estate of a deceased veteran may receive certain accrued benefits upon the veteran's death.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 5121(a)(2)

    , or estate,” after “person”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(D) The estate of the veteran (unless the estate will escheat).

    This addition allows the estate of a deceased veteran to be eligible for accrued benefits.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2736 do?
Veterans Estate Transfer to Survivors Act This bill provides for the payment of certain accrued benefits (e.g., pension) to the estate of a deceased veteran upon the veteran's death.
Who sponsors HR 2736?
HR 2736 is sponsored by Zeldin, Lee M. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2736?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2736?
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