S 917 · 97th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

Introduced 1981-04-08· Sponsored by Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]· Senate

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 97-66.(1981-10-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans' Disability Compensation and Survivors' Benefits Act of 1981 - Title I: Veterans' Disability Compensation Benefits - Increases the rates of veterans' compensation for: (1) wartime disability compensation; or (2) additional compensation for dependents; and (3) clothing allowances paid to certain disabled veterans. Title II: Survivors' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Benefits - Increases the rates of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation for: (1) a surviving spouse; (2) surviving children; and (3) supplemental children's benefits. Title III: Effective Date - States that the provisions of this Act shall take effect on October 1, 1981.…

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Cosponsors (11)

5 Democrats6 Republicans