H.R.4582: To provide that in determining the income of beneficiaries for purposes of the so-called minimum-income widows program for certain surviving spouses of military retirees, the Secretary of Defense shall exclude monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about families
  • Introduced Sept. 16, 1998
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 1998

Bill Summary

Amends Federal law, with respect to the "minimum-income widows program" for certain surviving spouses of military retirees under the Survivor Benefit Plan, to exclude from income determination any monthly insurance benefits under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Sept. 16, 1998

Introduced in the House by John J. Duncan Jr. (R-Tenn.)

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