GRACE for Military Survivors Act
The GRACE for Military Survivors Act extends the deadline for contributing military death benefits to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts from one year to three years. This change directly benefits families of service members who receive these death benefits, giving them more time to save for retirement or education. The law applies to benefits received after the bill is enacted and includes a special rule allowing contributions made within a specific window for benefits received between 2001 and the enactment date. By amending the Internal Revenue Code, the bill ensures that eligible funds can be deposited into these tax-advantaged accounts without losing their value due to time limits.
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Introduced Jun 25, 2026
Last action Jun 25, 2026
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Jun 25, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Jun 25, 2026
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1 primary · 67 co-sponsors
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Mike Thompson
DDemocratic
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Adelita S. Grijalva
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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August Pfluger
RRepublican
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Beth Van Duyne
RRepublican
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Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Chrissy Houlahan
DDemocratic
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Chuck Edwards
RRepublican
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Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
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Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
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