What does Preamble of HR 6812 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans. Specifically, the bill aims to extend a delimiting date related to these benefits. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs administers the laws affected by this bill.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6812 do?

This bill is formally titled the Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2025.

What does EXTENSION OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DELIMITING DATE FOR of HR 6812 do?

This section amends Section 1541(f)(1)(E) of title 38, United States Code. The amendment modifies a delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans. The existing date of 'January 1, 2001' is replaced with a date calculated as ten years and one day after the termination of the Persian Gulf War.

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Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2025 — HR. 6812

Last updated: 1/23/2026 · Introduced: 12/17/2025

Author: Chris Pappas (D-NH)

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This bill extends the eligibility date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans.
The current January 1, 2001, date for these benefits will be replaced with a date ten years and one day after the Persian Gulf War's termination.

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