H.R. 1927 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1927 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 18, 2007, sponsored by Solomon Ortiz with 132 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
- Apr 18, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 132
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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 would be entitled to such pay except for being under 60 years of age.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Solomon Ortiz (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 106 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 18, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Jun 20, 2007)
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