Survivor Benefits Delivery Improvement Act of 2025

HR 2278, the Survivor Benefits Delivery Improvement Act of 2025, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to collect demographic data - including race, ethnicity, tribal affiliation, LGBTQIA+ status, and geographic location - from surviving spouses, children, or parents of veterans receiving specific VA benefits (disability compensation, pensions, or burial benefits). This data helps the VA identify underserved demographic groups and develop targeted outreach strategies to improve access to benefits. The bill mandates the VA to create an annual report including this demographic data and establish quarterly outreach to eligible dependents (like minor children) until they file a claim, using VA call centers staffed by 5-10 full-time equivalent positions. It also requires the VA to consult with veteran service organizations and advisory committees when designing outreach materials.