HR 5235 · 95th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to shorten the World War I service requirement for the purposes of establishing eligibility for pension under such title.

Introduced 1977-03-21· Sponsored by Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1977-03-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Shortens the World War I service requirement for pension eligibility from 90 days to any length of service beyond an initial short period of time immediately following entry into the Armed Forces during which the veteran might have been discharged or released from active service as a result of examination or processing during such short period of time.…

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