Bill117th CongressFiled May 25, 2022Armed Forces and National Security
S. 4308
Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 25, 2022)
Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022
This bill revises the definition of a spouse and surviving spouse for purposes related to veterans' benefits, health care, and other matters. Specifically, the bill includes persons who are in same sex marriages as spouses and surviving spouses.
What just happenedJul 13, 2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 25, 2022
- Jul 13, 2022Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 25, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 25, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate