To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the different treatment under the Survivor Benefit Plan accorded members of the reserve components who die from an injury or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during inactive-duty training compared to members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty while on active duty.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 26, 2013)
Makes the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity for survivors of members of the reserves who die from an injury or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during inactive-duty training the same as such annuity for survivors of members of the regular Armed Forces who die in the line of duty while on active duty. Provides the same increase with respect to the payment of an SBP annuity to a dependent child or children when there is no eligible surviving spouse.
Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to adjust SBP payment amounts to reflect such changes.
What just happenedMay 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 26, 2013
- May 6, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Apr 26, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Apr 26, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 26, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House