H.R. 1589 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
H.R. 1589 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 20, 2007, sponsored by Henry Brown Jr. with 127 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 127
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act - Repeals, as of the later of October 1, 2007, or the date of enactment of this Act, 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 pay or who would be entitled to retired pay except for being under 60 years of…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Henry Brown Jr. (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 75 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Apr 3, 2007)
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