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- H.R.38
H.R.38: To provide a minimum survivor annuity for the unremarried surviving spouses of retired members of the Armed Forces who died before having an opportunity to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 18, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (32 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to pay an annuity to the qualified surviving spouse of any member of the armed forces who: (1) died before March 21, 1974, and was entitled to retired or retainer pay on the date of death; or (2) was a member of the reserves, died during the period beginning on September 21, 1972, and ending on October 1, 1978, and at the time of death would have been entitled to retired or retainer...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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See H.R.1119.
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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Michael Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |