HR 2393 · 98th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include within the definition of "child" for purposes of veterans' benefits any adopted child of a veteran who becomes permanently incapable of self-support before the age of 18.

Introduced 1983-04-05· Sponsored by Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]· 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: Similar Provisions Included in H.R.2937.(1983-05-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Redefines child for purposes of veterans' benefits to include any adopted child of a veteran who becomes permanently incapable of self-support before the age of eighteen regardless of the age of such person at the time of the adoption.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican