H.R. 1594 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
H.R. 1594 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 24, 2015, sponsored by Joe Wilson with 208 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 208
- 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
Joe Wilson (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 100 Democrats, 108 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 24, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Aug 13, 2015)
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