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Restoring Benefits for Remarried Gold Star Spouses.

This act restores important non-monetary benefits to surviving spouses of veterans who received the Gold Star lapel button and have remarried. This means these individuals, despite remarrying, will regain access to federal employment preferences, military commissary access, and healthcare, which were previously revoked.
Key points
Remarried surviving spouses of veterans will regain federal civil service employment preferences.
They will have access to military commissaries and exchange facilities, as well as morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) facilities.
Their eligibility for medical and dental care will be restored.
The act also ensures access to housing and small business loans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Print number: 117_HR_4191
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2021-06-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gold Star Spouses Non-Monetary Benefits Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4191.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Remarried surviving spouses of veterans will regain federal civil service employment preferences.
  • They will have access to military commissaries and exchange facilities, as well as morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) facilities.
  • Their eligibility for medical and dental care will be restored.
  • The act also ensures access to housing and small business loans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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