S. 2794Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

1 recorded action237 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Tommy Tuberville [R-AL]
Cosponsors: 8 · 8 Republicans
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committee: Veterans' Affairs Committee
Latest action: Oct 17, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-209.

IntroducedSep 22, 2021
Passed the SenateMar 23, 2022
Passed the HouseSep 29, 2022
Sent to the PresidentOct 17, 2022
Became lawOct 17, 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

This act increases from $400,000 to $500,000 the maximum coverage amount for members (or former members) of a uniformed service under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program.

This act takes effect on the later of 60 days after the date of enactment or the date on which the Department of Veterans Affairs determines that (1) the increased coverage amounts and the premiums for the coverage are administratively and actuarially sound for the insurance programs, and (2) will not result in the programs operating at a loss.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 2794 as public Law on Oct 17, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 470

House Sep 29, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

425 Yea 0 Nay 7 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members432 members

Democratic220 members

Republican212 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors8 · 8 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 2794 and vote against it. 5 signed when it was filed.

RKevin Cramer [R-ND]Original

RRick Scott [R-FL]Original

RMike Braun [R-IN]Original

RJohn Barrasso [R-WY]Original

RCynthia M. Lummis [R-WY]Original2026 profile

RRoger F. Wicker [R-MS]Joined Sep 23, 2021

RJohn Cornyn [R-TX]Joined Sep 28, 20212026 profile

RMike Rounds

Who lobbied on S. 27943 organizations

Organizations that named S. 2794 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA

Veterans · Budget/Appropriations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Defense +12 more5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Defense · Veterans · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

AMERICAN LEGIONfiled by THE AMERICAN LEGION

Veterans · Defense · Foreign Relations1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

9 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-05. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.