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Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4308| Senate 
| Updated: 7/13/2022
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022 This bill revises the definition of a spouse and surviving spouse for purposes related to veterans' benefits, health care, and other matters. Specifically, the bill includes persons who are in same sex marriages as spouses and surviving spouses.
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Timeline
May 25, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • May 25, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 13, 2022
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Family relationshipsVeterans' organizations and recognition

Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4308| Senate 
| Updated: 7/13/2022
Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022 This bill revises the definition of a spouse and surviving spouse for purposes related to veterans' benefits, health care, and other matters. Specifically, the bill includes persons who are in same sex marriages as spouses and surviving spouses.
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Timeline
May 25, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • May 25, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 13, 2022
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family relationshipsVeterans' organizations and recognition