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S.145: SBP Benefits Improvement Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 23, 2001
- Latest Major Action June 19, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (17 Democrats, 1 Independent, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
SBP Benefits Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends Federal provisions concerning the military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) to adjust the basic SBP annuity amount for surviving spouses age 62 or over of former military personnel to: (1) 35 percent of the retired pay of the decedent, for months beginning on or before the enactment of this Act (current law); (2) 40 percent of such pay, for months beginning after such date and before October 2004; (3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services by unanimous consent.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Jan. 23, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) |