S 1703 · 95th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act

Introduced 1977-06-16· Sponsored by Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1977-06-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act -- Title I: Veterans Disability Compensation -- Increases the rates of disability compensation for disabled veterans. Title II: Survivors Dependency and Indemnity Compensation -- Increases the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of disabled veterans. Title III: Clothing Allowance and Effective Date Provisions -- Increases the clothing allowance for disabled veterans who wear prosthetic appliances that tear clothes. Declares that the provisions of this Act shall become effective on October 1, 1977.…

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Cosponsors (8)

5 Democrats3 Republicans