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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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4308

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential 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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