H.R. 808 — Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act

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Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act - Repeals, as of the later of October 1, 2005, or the date of enactment of this Act, certain provisions which require the offset of amounts paid in dependency and indemnity compensation from Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities for the surviving spouses of former military personnel who are entitled to military pay or who would be entitled to retired pay except for being under 60 years of age.

Provides for the recoupment of certain amounts previously paid to SBP recipients in the form of a retired pay refund.

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H.Res. 271Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 808) to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as dependency and indemnity compensation.
2005-11-16Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Edwards. Petition No: 109-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis3.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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2005-02-15
Introduced in House
2005-02-15
Introduced in House
2005-02-15
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2005-03-14
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
2005-03-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act

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