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Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022
3/13/2024, 2:51 AM
Congressional Summary of S 4308
Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022
This bill revises the definition of a spouse and surviving spouse for purposes related to veterans' benefits, health care, and other matters. Specifically, the bill includes persons who are in same sex marriages as spouses and surviving spouses.
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Current Status of Bill S 4308
Bill S 4308 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2022. Bill S 4308 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 25, 2022. Bill S 4308's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of July 13, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4308
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4308
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Family relationships
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4308
Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022
Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the definition of spouse and surviving spouse to include all individuals lawfully married, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4308
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