Survivor Benefits Delivery Improvement Act of 2024

HR 7150, the Survivor Benefits Delivery Improvement Act of 2024, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to collect demographic data - including race, ethnicity, tribal affiliation, and LGBTQIA+ status - from surviving spouses, children, and parents receiving specific VA benefits like disability compensation, pensions, or burial benefits. The VA must consult veteran advisory committees to develop a data collection method within 180 days, identify underserved demographics biennially, and include this data in annual reports. It also mandates quarterly outreach to eligible dependents (like minor children) after a veteran’s death, providing information on benefit claims and connecting them with support organizations. The law aims to improve VA’s understanding of beneficiary needs and streamline access to benefits for historically underserved survivor groups.