HR 2917 · 93th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend section 312 of title 38, United States Code, by providing a 10-year presumptive period of service connection for chronic diseases of certain prisoners of war.

Introduced 1973-01-24· Sponsored by Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1973-01-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides a ten-year presumptive period of service connection for chronic diseases of veterans who were held as prisoners of war for a period of ninety days or more. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 312)…

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