Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act

House Bill 1598 - Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:28:02Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1598 Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1598

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1598

Bill HR 1598 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 25, 2015. Bill HR 1598 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 25, 2015. Bill HR 1598's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of April 7, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1598

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1598

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Marriage and family status

- Military personnel and dependents

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1598

Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to amend the definition of the term "spouse" to recognize new State definitions of such term for the purpose of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act