H.R.775: Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
  • Introduced Jan. 28, 2009
  • Latest Major Action March 15, 2010

Bill Cosponsors

353 (223 Democrats, 1 Independent, 130 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act - Repeals certain provisions which require the offset of amounts paid in dependency and indemnity compensation from Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities for the surviving spouses of former military personnel who are entitled to military retired pay or who would be entitled to retired pay except for being under 60 years of age. Prohibits requiring repayment of certain amounts previously paid to SBP...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Jones. Petition No: 111-10.
Jan. 28, 2009

Introduced in the House by Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas)

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