Expand health care coverage and benefits for the surviving spouses of military members who died in the line of duty.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act?
The Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act is stalled in the House Committee on Armed Services as of June 2026. The committee members must choose to hold a hearing or vote on the bill for it to advance, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote. This proposal has seen no action since May 22, 2025, which follows the standard pattern for the vast majority of legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 3594 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since May 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9974 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9974 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.