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Military Survivor Benefits: Retaining Financial Aid and Privileges After Remarriage.

This Act removes financial and access barriers for surviving spouses of veterans and service members who choose to remarry. Key changes include allowing them to keep crucial benefits like Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities, even after entering a new marriage. Furthermore, these individuals retain full access to military privileges, such as commissaries and the TRICARE health program.
Key points
Financial Benefits Retained: Surviving spouses can keep their DIC and SBP payments after remarriage, including retroactive resumption of payments for those who remarried before age 55.
Continued Military Privileges: The right to use military commissaries and MWR retail facilities is maintained regardless of the surviving spouse's marital status.
Education and Healthcare Access: The expiration date for the Fry Scholarship is removed, and TRICARE eligibility is expanded for widows/widowers whose subsequent marriage has ended.
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Print number: 118_HR_3651
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Process start date: 2023-05-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Love Lives On Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3651.

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 2023-05-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial Benefits Retained: Surviving spouses can keep their DIC and SBP payments after remarriage, including retroactive resumption of payments for those who remarried before age 55.
  • Continued Military Privileges: The right to use military commissaries and MWR retail facilities is maintained regardless of the surviving spouse's marital status.
  • Education and Healthcare Access: The expiration date for the Fry Scholarship is removed, and TRICARE eligibility is expanded for widows/widowers whose subsequent marriage has ended.
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. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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