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SENATE 1314118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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.

Last Action
4/26/2023

Actions

  • 2023-04-26Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2023-04-26Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-04-26 (00)

This bill revises the definitions of spouse and surviving spouse that the Department of Veterans Affairs uses for purposes related to veterans' benefits, health care, and other matters. Specifically, the bill includes persons who are or were in same-sex marriages as spouses and surviving spouses.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
  • Susan Collins (R-ME)
  • Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
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