United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 4493 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide a one-year extension of the special survivor indemnity allowance provided to widows and widowers of deceased members of the Armed Forces affected by required Survivor Benefit Plan annuity offset for dependency and indemnity compensation received under section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Summary

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide a one-year extension of the special survivor indemnity allowance provided to widows and widowers of deceased members of the Armed Forces affected by required Survivor Benefit Plan annuity offset for dependency and indemnity compensation received under section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code. This bill extends through FY2018 (at $400 per month) the special survivor indemnity allowance for a surviving or former spouse of a deceased member of the Armed Forces whose annuity under the survivor benefit program is offset by the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation received from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  3. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4493 do?
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide a one-year extension of the special survivor indemnity allowance provided to widows and widowers of deceased members of the Armed Forces affected by required Survivor Benefit Plan annuity offset for dependency and indemnity compensation received under section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code. This bill extends through FY2018 (at $400 per month) the special survivor indemnity allowance for a surviving or former spouse of a deceased member of the Armed Forces whose annuity under the survivor benefit program is offset by the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation received from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Who sponsors HR 4493?
HR 4493 is sponsored by Alan Grayson (D).
What is the current status of HR 4493?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4493?
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