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Military Families and Spouses: Restored Benefits and Student Loan Relief

This act restores important benefits for remarried surviving spouses of service members, granting them access to civil service and veteran benefits. Additionally, it introduces student loan deferment for military spouses who lose employment due to a permanent change of duty station. The goal is to ease the burden on military families and provide them with stability.
Key points
Remarried surviving spouses of service members will regain access to certain federal benefits, including civil service employment preferences and veteran benefits.
Military spouses who lose employment due to a permanent change of duty station will be eligible for up to 180 days of student loan deferment.
Surviving spouses of service members, regardless of remarriage, will have access to commissary stores and MWR retail facilities.
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Print number: 118_HR_4944
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Families and Surviving Spouses Benefits Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4944.

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 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Remarried surviving spouses of service members will regain access to certain federal benefits, including civil service employment preferences and veteran benefits.
  • Military spouses who lose employment due to a permanent change of duty station will be eligible for up to 180 days of student loan deferment.
  • Surviving spouses of service members, regardless of remarriage, will have access to commissary stores and MWR retail facilities.
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 Economic Opportunity.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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