What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 854.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-06.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr854/BILLS-118hr854ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

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

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 854

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Military Widows Retain Benefits After Remarriage: SBP and DIC Equity.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Continued eligibility for the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity for military surviving spouses, regardless of remarriage. Continued eligibility for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses, even if they remarry. Resumption of SBP and DIC payments for individuals who lost benefits due to remarriage prior to the law's enactment.

This law ensures that surviving spouses of service members (Gold Star Spouses) will not lose critical financial benefits, such as the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), solely because they remarry. The change removes previous age restrictions that caused payments to stop upon entering a new marriage. Furthermore, individuals who previously lost these benefits due to remarriage will have their payments resumed.

Key points

Continued eligibility for the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity for military surviving spouses, regardless of remarriage.

Continued eligibility for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses, even if they remarry.

Resumption of SBP and DIC payments for individuals who lost benefits due to remarriage prior to the law's enactment.

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Additional Information

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

Print number: HR 854

Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

Process start date: 2023-02-06

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