Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2214
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 26, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 26, 2021
Latest Action
Mar 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2214
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act

This bill addresses the overpayment of retired or retainer pay to a joint account (bearing the name of the decedent and the decedent's designated beneficiary) during the month of the death of a retired member of the armed forces.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to forgive or offset the overpayment if the decedent was enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). In the case of an offset, each of the first 12 SBP annuity payments after the death of the retired service member must be reduced by one-twelfth of the overpayment. If the decedent was not enrolled in the SBP, DOD is authorized to forgive the overpayment.

Text (1)
March 26, 2021
Actions (3)
03/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
03/26/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E310)
03/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:26:25 PM