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H.R.548: Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 5, 2003
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2003
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Bill Cosponsors
341 (198 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 143 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2003 - Adjusts the basic Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity amount for surviving spouses, age 62 and older, of former military personnel to: (1) 35 percent of the retired pay of the decedent (current law), for months before October 2004; (2) 40 percent for months during FY 2005; (3) 45 percent for months during FY 2006; (4) 50 percent for months during FY 2007; and (5) 55 percent for months after...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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| Feb. 5, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) |