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HR 2220 105th Congress House

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Restoration Act of 1997

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for certain surviving spouses of veterans.

Introduced: July 22, 1997 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 24, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1507-1508)
Jul 23, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Jul 22, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 22, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1476)
Jul 22, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 24, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1507-1508)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Restoration Act of 1997 - Provides that a remarriage before November 1, 1990, of a veteran's surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to such person if the remarriage is terminated by death or divorce, unless the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines that the divorce was secured through fraud by the surviving spouse or collusion. Provides the same protection to a surviving spouse who was living with another person before such date and who subsequently ceases to live with such person. Limits the DIC rate payable to such individuals to 50 percent of the rate provided to other surviving spouses.

Directs the Secretary to notify such individuals of their DIC eligibility.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2220: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Restoration Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2220/
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"H.R. 2220: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Restoration Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2220/.
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