House Bill 854 - Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-02-06

Recent Activity

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Alternative Names

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Marriage and family status

Military personnel and dependents

Veterans' pensions and compensation

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]

Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]

Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]

Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]

Committees and Subcommittees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

Armed Services Committee

Variations and Revisions

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

This bill addresses restrictions on benefits for surviving spouses of service members.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the termination of the payment of an annuity ...

Congress
118

Number
HR - 854

Introduced on
2023-02-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/6/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

This bill addresses restrictions on benefits for surviving spouses of service members.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the termination of the payment of an annuity ...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Marriage and family status•
Military personnel and dependents•
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/11/2023

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

This bill addresses restrictions on benefits for surviving spouses of service members.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the termination of the payment of an annuity ...


Latest Action3/29/2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.