119-HR2228

Survivor Benefits Fairness Act

Last action was on 3-18-2025

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2228

1. Short title
2. Effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Survivor Benefits Fairness Act".


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".

(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.