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H.R. 38 (105th)

To provide a minimum survivor annuity for the unremarried surviving spouses of retired members of the Armed Forces who died before having an opportunity to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan.

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Introduced

7 January 1997

Last action

18 November 1997 · Committee

Status

See H.R.1119.

Sponsors

Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Schiff, Steven [R-NM-1], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13]

Subjects

Defence

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6 June 2025

Defence

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to pay an annuity to the qualified surviving spouse of any member of the armed forces who: (1) died before March 21, 1974, and was entitled to retired or retainer pay on the date of death; or (2) was a member of the reserves, died during the period beginning on September 21, 1972, and ending on October 1, 1978, and at the time of death would have been entitled to retired or retainer pay but for the fact that the member was under 60 years of age. Defines a qualified surviving spouse as one who has not remarried and who is not eligible for an annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan. Provides the annuity amount and reduces such amount by the amount of any dependency and indemnity compensation to which the survivor is entitled.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on National Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 1997

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  5. 3 February 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 November 1997

    Committee

    See H.R.1119.

    Source: Committee

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