Forgotten Widows' Benefit Equity Act of 2002

Summary

Forgotten Widows' Benefit Equity Act of 2002 - Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 to increase the monthly annuity payable to the qualified (not remarried and not otherwise annuity-eligible) surviving spouse of each 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 a reserve component before October 1, 1978, and at the time of death would have been entitled to retired pay but for being under 60 years of age. Makes such amount the higher of $186 or the amount computed under the Survivor Benefit Plan for surviving spouses of members who died before or after specified dates.

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Timeline

1. 18 June 2002

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5705)

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2. 18 June 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5704-5705)

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3. 18 June 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 18 June 2002 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 June 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 June 2002

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 18 June 2002

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Sponsors

• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Sponsor
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