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S.270: Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act of 2015 Revises the definition of "surviving spouse" for purposes of veterans benefits provisions to eliminate the requirement that the person who was the spouse of a veteran at the time of the veteran's death be a person of the opposite sex. Considers an individual to be a "spouse" if the marriage of the individual is considered valid under the laws of any state.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2015 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| Jan. 27, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 27, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) |