Survivor Benefits Fairness Act

119 HR 2228 IH: Survivor Benefits Fairness Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2228 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2025 Mr. Steil introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to adjust the effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under the laws administered by the 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.