What does Preamble of Honor Gold Star Families Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 10 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns the death gratuity provided to families of deceased members of the Armed Forces. The bill aims to increase the death gratuity and provide for a cost-of-living adjustment.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Honor Gold Star Families Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Honor Gold Star Families Act'.

What does INCREASE IN AND COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT OF DEATH GRATUITY. of Honor Gold Star Families Act do?

This section amends Section 1478 of Title 10, United States Code, regarding the death gratuity. The monetary amount of the death gratuity is increased from $100,000 to $200,000. The amendment applies retroactively to deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2027, the death gratuity amount will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The annual adjustment will be the percentage by which the CPI exceeds the previous year's CPI, rounded to the nearest $100. The Secretary of Defense will publish the adjusted death gratuity amount in the Federal Register annually.

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Honor Gold Star Families Act

Last updated: 6/17/2026 · Introduced: 6/17/2026

Author: Tim Sheehy (R-MT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill increases the death gratuity paid to families of deceased service members from $100,000 to $200,000.
Deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2026, are eligible for the increased gratuity, applied retroactively.
Starting in 2027, the death gratuity amount will be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index.

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