HR 292 · 109th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-01-20· Sponsored by Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2005-02-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005 - Increases from $12,000 to $100,000 the death gratuity payable to the survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die: (1) while on active duty or inactive duty training; or (2) within 120 days after discharge or release from such duty or training, if the death resulted from an injury or disease incurred or aggravated during such duty or training.…

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Cosponsors (20)

8 Democrats12 Republicans