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H.R.1598: Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 25, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 7, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (46 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act This bill amends the definition of "spouse" for purposes of veterans' benefits to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recognize a marriage based on the law of the state where the marriage occurred. When a marriage occurs outside a state, the VA shall recognize it if the marriage is lawful in the place where it occurs and could have been entered into under the laws of any state.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 7, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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March 25, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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March 25, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Dina Titus (D-Nev.) |