House Bill 6281
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Veterans FAIR Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 28, 2018
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
6281
Congress
115
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Veterans Flexibility of Annuities for Income Relief Act of 2018 or the Veterans FAIR Act of 2018
This bill expands the circumstances under which an individual may opt out of the Survivor Benefits Plan for veterans, including by extending the opt-out window from one year to six years.
June 28, 2018
06/29/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
06/28/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
06/28/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:16 PM