H.R. 1666 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that discontinuance of veterans' disability compensation upon the death of a veteran shall be effective as of the date of death of the veteran rather than the last day of the month preceding the veteran's death.
H.R. 1666 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 8, 2003, sponsored by Allen Boyd Jr. with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Makes the day before the death of the payee (currently, the first day of the month in which the payee dies) the date of the discontinuance of veterans' disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Allen Boyd Jr. (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 8, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (Apr 24, 2003)
More bills from Allen Boyd Jr. in the 108th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
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