Military Reserve Survivor Benefit Equity Act

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2053

Military Reserve Survivor Benefit Equity Act

Makes the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity for survivors of members of the reserves who die from an injury or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during inactive-duty training the same as the annuity for survivors of members of the regular Armed Forces who die in the line of duty while on active duty.

Prescribes the same increase with respect to the payment of an SBP annuity to a dependent child or children when there is no eligible surviving spouse.

Declares that, for any death that occurred before the date of enactment of this Act for which an annuity is being paid (or could be paid) to a surviving spouse, the Secretary concerned may, within six months of that date and in consultation with the surviving spouse, provide an annuity for the dependent children of the decedent instead of an annuity for the surviving spouse.

Current Status of Bill HR 2053

Bill HR 2053 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2015. Bill HR 2053 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2015.  Bill HR 2053's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. as of August 13, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2053

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2053

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Military education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2053

Military Reserve Survivor Benefit Equity ActTo amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the different treatment under the Survivor Benefit Plan accorded members of the reserve components who die from an injury or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during inactive-duty training compared to members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty while on active duty.Military Reserve Survivor Benefit Equity Act
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