HR 13022 · 94th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide that the survivors of a veteran who was rated totally and permanently service-connected disabled for a period of at least 1 year would be automatically entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation.

Introduced 1976-04-05· Sponsored by Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]· 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.(1976-04-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Removes the present requirement that a veteran either: (1) have been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable; or (2) have died while in the active service, for his widow, children, or parents to be eligible for dependency and indemnity compensation. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 410)…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans