With Honor Action endorses H.R. 7932: Honoring Our Nation’s Obligation to Remember (HONOR) Gold Star Families Act, sponsored by For Country Caucus member Representative Matt Van Epps (R-TN), and co-sponsored by For Country Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Don Davis (D-NC) and Representative Jake Ellzey (R-TX), members Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Representative Pat Harrigan (R-NC), Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Representative John James (R-MI), Representative Tom Barrett (R-MI), along with Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Representative William Timmons (R-SC), Representative Derrick Van Orden, Representative John Rose (R-TN), Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN), Representative Jeff Hurd (R-CO), Representative Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Representative Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ), and Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-NMI).
“Our Gold Star Families endure the highest sacrifice in service to our nation. In the wake of tragedy, they deserve steadfast support,” said Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor. “With Honor Action is proud to endorse the HONOR Gold Star Families Act to increase the bridge payment for the families of our fallen service members. We thank For Country Caucus members Reps. Matt Van Epps and Jen Kiggans, and Rep. Jill Tokuda, for supporting our Gold Star Families and honoring those who’ve given their lives for this country.”
This legislation doubles the military “death gratuity” or bridge payment from $100,000 to $200,000 for the families of fallen servicemembers and also includes a cost-of-living adjustment so future payments take inflation into account. In light of the deaths of seven servicemembers in the Middle East following Operation Epic Fury, the legislation also applies retroactively to the beginning of 2026 to ensure those families receive the enhanced benefit.