S 44 · 109th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S231)(2005-01-24)
Plain Language Summary
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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 (9)
7 Democrats2 Republicans