H.R. 846 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
H.R. 846 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 3, 2017, sponsored by Joe Wilson with 271 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 271
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act This bill: (1) repeals certain provisions that 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, (2) prohibits requiring repayment of certain amoun…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Wilson (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 122 Democrats, 149 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Feb 24, 2017)
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