H.R. 3447 · 95th Congress · 1977–1978
A bill to amend chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, to grant an annuitant the right to elect within 1 year after remarriage whether such annuitant's new spouse shall be entitled, if otherwise qualified, to a survivor annuity, and to eliminate the annuity reduction made by an unmarried annuitant to provide a survivor annuity to an individual having an insurable interest in cases where such i
H.R. 3447 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Feb 9, 1977, sponsored by Gladys Spellman.
During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 1977
- Policy area
- Government operations
- Public law
- Public Law 95-317
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 1977
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawJul 10, 1978
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