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H.R. 3702 (95th)

Uniformed Services Survivors' Benefits Amendments of 1978

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

17 February 1977

Last action

30 September 1978 · President

Status

Public Law 95-397.

Sponsors

Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-23], Rep. Wilson, Robert C. [R-CA-41]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

Summary

Requires an increase in the annuities payable under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan to spouses or children of deceased members of the armed forces who died before March 20, 1974, whenever retired or retainer pay is increased to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Makes such adjustments retroactive for retired or retainer pay adjustments since September 21, 1972. Makes adjustments regarding eligible and the amounts payable under the Survivor Benefit Plan of the armed forces.

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Timeline

  1. 17 February 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 February 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 February 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 March 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 95-72.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 March 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 95-72.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 September 1977

    Vote

    Measure passed House, roll call #542 (391-0).

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 September 1977

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #542 (391-0).

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 September 1977

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 13 September 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 22 August 1978

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 95-1138.

    Source: Committee

  11. 22 August 1978

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 95-1138.

    Source: Committee

  12. 24 August 1978

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 August 1978

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  14. 19 September 1978

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  15. 19 September 1978

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments.

    Source: NotUsed

  16. 22 September 1978

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  17. 22 September 1978

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments.

    Source: NotUsed

  18. 25 September 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

  19. 26 September 1978

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 26 September 1978

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 26 September 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

  22. 30 September 1978

    President

    Public Law 95-397.

    Source: President

  23. 30 September 1978

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  24. 30 September 1978

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

3 official files

Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 1 October 1978

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  • House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment

    summary · EN · 19 September 1978

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 17 February 1977

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