Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 2496

119th Congress

Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark E. Green

Representative

Republican

TN-7

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would provide temporary funding for the Coast Guard's retirement and survivor benefits plans if a full-year appropriations bill for these plans has not been passed before the start of the fiscal year. The goal is to ensure these important benefits continue without interruption.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would provide temporary funding for the Coast Guard's retirement and survivor benefits plans if a full-year appropriations bill for these plans has not been passed before the start of the fiscal year. The goal is to ensure these important benefits continue without interruption.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protecting Gold Star Spouses Act of 2023 This bill provides interim appropriations for the Coast Guard Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans if a bill providing appropriations for the plans has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins. The bill provides the appropriations at the rate of operations and under the terms and conditions provided by the most recent law making full-year appropriations for the plans. The appropriations provided by this bill are not available after a bill is enacted that (1) provides appropriations for the plans, or (2) provides appropriations for the Coast Guard without funding the plans.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides interim appropriations for Coast Guard retirement and survivor benefits plans if a full-year funding bill has not been enacted
Maintains current levels of funding and terms for these benefit plans
Funding expires once a new appropriations bill is passed

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact current and former members of the Coast Guard, as well as their spouses and families who rely on these retirement and survivor benefit programs. It would ensure these critical benefits continue without disruption, providing financial security and peace of mind for those who have served.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2496, 119th Congress (2025). "Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2496