Families of fallen service members would get double the death benefit, adjusted for inflation.
This bill would double the one-time payment given to families when a service member dies, raising it from $100,000 to $200,000. It would also make sure this payment keeps up with the cost of living by adding annual adjustments based on inflation. These changes would help support the families of those who serve our country.
Today, families of fallen service members receive a $100,000 death gratuity, which does not change with the cost of living. After this bill, families would receive $200,000 for deaths on or after January 1, 2026. This amount would then be adjusted annually for inflation starting January 1, 2027, based on the Consumer Price Index.
HR 7932 · 119th Congress · March 12, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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