HOUSE 464116th CongressASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Balderson asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 464, a bill originally introduced by Representative Jones, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain totally disabled veterans.
- Last Action
- 9/24/2019
Actions
- 2019-09-24ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Balderson asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 464, a bill originally introduced by Representative Jones, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- 2019-02-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 2019-01-10Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2019-01-10Introduced in House
- 2019-01-10Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-01-10 (00)
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to treat a notification of the death of a veteran rated totally disabled at the time of death as a claim by the veteran's surviving spouse and children for dependency and indemnity compensation benefits. The VA may not require that such spouse and children file a claim for such benefits.
Cosponsors (6)
- Troy Balderson (R-OH)
- Bob Gibbs (R-OH)
- Cheri Bustos (D-IL)
- Steve Stivers (R-OH)
- John Garamendi (D-CA)
- Bill Posey (R-FL)
Subjects
- Disability and paralysis
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
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