Update from MOAA: Senate Repeals Widows Tax, Sends NDAA to President for Signature 

Excerpt: 

The Senate on Tuesday voted to repeal the “widows tax,” a financial penalty affecting over 65,000 military survivors across the country. The measure passed as part of the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The House voted to repeal the widows tax Dec. 11. The measure now heads to the White House for President Donald Trump to sign. In a tweet on Dec. 11, Trump indicated he would sign the bill. “Congress – don’t delay this anymore! I will sign this historic defense legislation immediately!”

See the full article here: 

https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2019-news-articles/advocacy/senate-repeals-widows-tax,-sends-ndaa-to-president-for-signature/

Another MOAA article includes more information on this legislation as well as a picture of integral GSW members Kristy DiDomenico and Edie Smith. Link:

https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2019-news-articles/advocacy/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-widows-tax-repeal-included-in-the-ndaa/