Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 854 Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity 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.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 854

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 under the Survivor Benefit Plan for certain surviving spouses of service members who died while on active duty solely because the surviving spouse remarries. The Department of Defense must resume payment of an annuity to surviving spouses who remarried before the age of 55 and before the enactment of this bill.

The remarriage of a surviving spouse of a veteran does not bar the provision of dependency and indemnity compensation, regardless of their age when they remarried. The Department of Veterans Affairs must resume payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses who remarried before the age of 57 prior to the enactment of this bill.

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Current Status of Bill HR 854

Bill HR 854 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2023. Bill HR 854 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2023. Bill HR 854's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 854

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 854

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Marriage and family statusMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 854

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity ActCaptain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity ActTo 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.

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