118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1609 — Survivor Benefits Fairness Act

“To amend title 38, United States Code, to adjust the effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Mar 14, 2023

Last action Apr 10, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 14, 2023

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Referred

Apr 10, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill adjusts the effective date of a reduction or discontinuance of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, or pension payments by the Department of Veterans Affairs to the last day of the month during which a marriage, remarriage, or death of a payee occurs.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Apr 10, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Mar 14, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 14, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.