H.R. 775 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
H.R. 775 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 28, 2009, sponsored by Solomon Ortiz with 352 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 352
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act - Repeals certain provisions which require the offset of amounts paid in dependency and indemnity compensation from Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities for the surviving spouses of former military personnel who are entitled to military retired pay or who would be entitled to retired pay except for being under 60 years of age.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Solomon Ortiz (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 223 Democrats, 129 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Jones. Petition No: 111-10. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis10.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Mar 15, 2010)
More bills from Solomon Ortiz in the 111th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
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