US HB2421 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 37-3)
Status: Introduced on May 11 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 11 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act This bill amends the definition of "spouse" for purposes of veterans' benefits to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recognize a marriage based on the law of the state where the marriage occurred. When a marriage occurs outside a state, the VA shall recognize it if the marriage is lawful in the place where it occurs and could have been entered into under the laws of any state.
Title
Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2017-05-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
| 2017-05-11 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Marriage and family status
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Marriage and family status
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2421/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2421/BILLS-115hr2421ih.pdf |
