# 117-s-89: Ensuring Survivor Benefits during COVID-19 Act of 2021

117-s-89, Ensuring Survivor Benefits during COVID-19 Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9] (D-AZ); status Held at the desk. (as of 2026-10-15).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-89
- As of: 2026-10-15
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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-89
- Congress: 117
- Title: Ensuring Survivor Benefits during COVID-19 Act of 2021
- Status: Held at the desk.
- Introduced: 2021-01-28
- Sponsor: Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 17
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Ensuring Survivor Benefits during COVID-19 Act of 2021

## Cosponsors (17)

- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2021-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] (D-WV), 2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2021-06-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jackie Walorski.
- 117-sres-621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.
- 117-sres-593: A resolution relating to the death of Kaneaster Hodges, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas.
- 117-sres-565: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Don Young.
- 117-sres-485: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Harry Mason Reid, Jr., former Senator for the State of Nevada.
- 117-sres-484: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of late Senator John "Johnny" Hardy Isakson.

## Sources
- [117-s-89 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/89)

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- [117-sres-621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-621)
- [117-sres-593: A resolution relating to the death of Kaneaster Hodges, Jr., former United Stat…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-593)
- [117-sres-565: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Don…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-565)
- [117-sres-485: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Harry Mason Reid, Jr., form…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-485)
- [117-sres-484: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of late Senator John "Johnny" Hardy I…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-484)
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