H.R. 968 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend title 10, United States Code, to change the effective date for paid-up coverage under the military Survivor Benefit Plan from October 1, 2008, to October 1, 2005.
H.R. 968 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Jim Saxton with 147 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 147
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Amends Federal provisions relating to the military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) to change from October 1, 2008, to October 1, 2005, the effective date on or after which no reduction may be made in the retired pay of an SBP participant for any month after the later of: (1) the 360th month for which such pay was so reduced; and (2) the month during which the participant attains 70 years of age.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Saxton (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 78 Democrats, 68 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Mar 17, 2005)
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