HR 11359 · 94th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans and Survivors Pension Reform Act

Introduced 1976-01-19· Sponsored by Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2]· 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 House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1976-01-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans and Survivors Pension Reform Act - Title I: Reform of the Non-Service-Connected Pension Program for Veterans and their Survivors - Creates a pension system within the Veterans' Administration applicable to all veterans, widows of veterans, and dependent parents who, subsequent to October 1, 1976, are or become eligible for a Veterans' Administration non-service- connected pension. Provides for a restructuring of the need-based pension program of the Veterans' Administration. Provides for a level of income for veterans and their survivors which is above the minimum subsistence level. Establishes a basic minimum level of income for all eligible veterans and dependents at $2,700 for single pensioners and $3,900 for pensioners with dependents. Provides for a method of computing a pension for those veterans with little or no income. Title II: Adjustments in Current Statutory Pension Provisions - Defines terms used in this Act. Revises the categories of spouse, widow, and surviving spouse for purposes of the changes in rates in this Act. Presents a schedule for such rates by month. Title III: Reform of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for Parents - Revises the schedule for …

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