H.R. 1111 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Uniformed Services Divorce Equity Act of 2003
H.R. 1111 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 6, 2003, sponsored by Cass Ballenger with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Uniformed Services Divorce Equity Act of 2003 - Requires a court, in the case of the disposition of monthly retired pay upon a divorce, to award the former spouse 50 percent of such pay of a member of the uniformed services if the former spouse was married to the member throughout the member's creditable service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cass Ballenger (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 6, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Executive Comment Received from DOD. (Apr 14, 2003)
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- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
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- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
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