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S.1039: Spouses of Heroes Education Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 23, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Spouses of Heroes Education Act - Entitles to post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance the spouse (under current law, only the child) of a person who, on or after September 11, 2001, dies in the line of duty while serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces. Terminates such spouse's entitlement on the earlier of: (1) the date that is 15 years after the date on which the member died, and (2) the date of the spouse's remarriage....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 12, 2013 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
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| May 23, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 23, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |