H.R. 4371 (112th): Fairness for World War II and Korean War Spouses Act

Introduced:
Apr 17, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joe Baca [D-CA43]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 17, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 17, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 17, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve pensions for surviving spouses of World War II and Korean War veterans.

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Last updated Apr 17, 2012.
3 pages

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4/17/2012--Introduced.
Fairness for World War II and Korean War Spouses Act - Makes the annual rate of pension paid to the surviving spouses of veterans of World War II or the Korean conflict the greater of the following amounts, reduced by the survivor's annual income:
(1) the current limit applicable to surviving spouses of veterans of any period of war; or
(2) the amount equal to the poverty line, as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the prior year.
Prohibits benefits paid by any federal entity from being included in the determination of annual income.

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  • 38 U.S.C. Chapter 15