March 18, 2025
Mr. Steil introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
To amend title 38, United States Code, to adjust the effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act
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Sec. 2. Effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(a) In general
Section 5112(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking last day of the month before
and inserting last day of the month during which
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(b) Effective date
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a reduction or discontinuance of compensation, dependency or indemnity compensation, or pension by reason of a marriage, remarriage, or death occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.