United States · Bill · S
S. 401 (108th)
SBP Benefits Improvement Act of 2003
Introduced
13 February 2003
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2475)
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Summary
SBP Benefits Improvement Act of 2003 - Amends Federal provisions concerning the military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) to adjust the basic SBP annuity amount for surviving spouses age 62 or over of former military personnel to: (1) 35 percent of the retired pay of the decedent, for months beginning on or before the enactment of this Act (current law); (2) 40 percent of such pay, for months beginning after such date and before October 2007; (3) 45 percent, for months beginning after September 2007; and (4) 55 percent, for months beginning after September 2013. Adjusts similarly the authorized percentage amounts of SBP supplemental annuity authorized for such spouses. Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure appropriate adjustments in the computation of retired pay deductions for such supplemental annuities made necessary by this Act.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 February 2003
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 February 2003
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 13 February 2003
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/401
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/s/401