S. 1314 · 118th Congress

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the definition of spouse and surviving spouse to include all individuals lawfully married, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2023-04-26
Latest action
2023-04-26 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

This bill revises the definitions of spouse and surviving spouse that the Department of Veterans Affairs uses for purposes related to veterans' benefits, health care, and other matters. Specifically, the bill includes persons who are or were in same-sex marriages as spouses and surviving spouses.