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H.R. 3620 (100th)

Forgotten Widows and Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 1987

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Introduced

9 November 1987

Last action

19 April 1988 · Committee

Status

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

Sponsors

Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

28 August 2025

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Summary

Forgotten Widows and Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 1987 - Amends armed forces annuity payment provisions to provide that $165 a month shall be the minimum benefit payable to a surviving spouse eligible for such annuity. Provides that any amount in excess of $165 of an annuity payment shall be considered income under laws administered by the Veterans Administration. Provides the same monthly annuity to certain widows and widowers of persons who became entitled to retired or retainer pay before their death before a certain date, or who chose not to provide their spouse with an annuity and died before a certain date. Prohibits a monthly annuity from being reduced to less than $165 a month when such annuity is reduced because there is no longer a dependent child or because the widow or widower attains age 62.

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Timeline

  1. 9 November 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 November 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 November 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 April 1988

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

    Source: Committee

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