SJR 1
Urges Congress to enact legislation allowing certain eligible surviving spouses of veterans to receive an amount equal to the military retirement pay of the veteran after the veteran's death. (BDR R-55)
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This bill urges Congress to pass legislation that would allow certain surviving spouses of veterans to receive an amount equal to their spouse’s military retirement pay after the veteran’s death. Currently, the Survivor Benefit Plan provides a lifetime annuity to surviving spouses, but this benefit is limited to 55% of the veteran’s retirement pay. The bill recognizes the sacrifices made by military spouses and seeks to provide greater financial security for them. It’s a request for Congress to amend existing laws to better support these families.
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