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- H.R.2421
H.R.2421: Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 11, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 11, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (36 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 11, 2017
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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| May 11, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 11, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| May 11, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Dina Titus (D-Nev.) |