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H.R. 3039 (97th)

Military Spouse Retirement Equity Act

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Introduced

6 April 1981

Last action

8 September 1982 · Committee

Status

See S.2248.

Sponsors

Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Erdahl, Arlen [R-MN-1], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Bailey, Donald A. [D-PA-21], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9]

Subjects

Defence

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Military Spouse Retirement Equity Act - Entitles a former spouse of a member of the uniformed services who was married to such member for at least ten years to an annuity based upon a percentage of such member's retired or retainer pay. Allows annuities to be paid to former spouses covered by spousal agreements or court orders which are not inconsistent with provisions of this Act. Provides that the ten-year requirement for the marriage of a former spouse to a member of the uniformed services should not be construed to affect the rights of any such person under applicable State laws. Amends the Survivor Benefit Plan to make such former spouses eligible to receive annuities under such plan.

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Timeline

  1. 6 April 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 April 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 April 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 April 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 April 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 September 1982

    Committee

    See S.2248.

    Source: Committee

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