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- H.R.165
H.R.165: Military Survivors Equity Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 6, 1997
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
70 (47 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 23 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Military Survivors Equity Act of 1997 - Repeals the social security offset applicable to certain annuities paid to surviving spouses under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for retired members of the armed forces, to the extent that such offset is due to integration with social security benefits when the surviving spouse reaches 62 years of age. Repeals the required reduction in such annuity when such person reaches age 62. Directs the Secretary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |