Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 23.12.1998

Comments on Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA)

Pursuant to Section 643 of P.L. 105-85, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 1998, October 23, 1997, notice is hereby given of a comprehensive review of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA) and the preparation of a report to Congress regarding USFSPA. Section 643 of NDAA requires DoD to examine and compare, respectively, the protections, benefits and treatment afforded under Federal law to members and former members of the Uniformed Services and their former spouses; and the protections, benefits and treatment afforded under such laws to employees and former employees of the Federal government and their former spouses. In connection with its analysis, DoD seeks the written comments of tax- exempt organizations, which have as a stated purposes the representation of current or former military members and/or their spouses or former spouses. The comments of these organizations will constitute a portion of the information DoD uses in preparing its report. The DoD review will include an analysis of all legal authorities that: ``. . . establish, provide for the enforcement of, or otherwise protect the interests of members and former membe