H.R. 850 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Former Prisoners of War Special Compensation Act of 2003
H.R. 850 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Michael K. Simpson with 41 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
- Feb 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Former Prisoners of War Special Compensation Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay special monthly compensation to each veteran who is a former prisoner of war and was detained or interned for at least 30 days. Provides various rates of payment, ranging from $150 for those detained for between 30 and 120 days to a maximum of $450 for those detained more than 540 days.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael K. Simpson (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Apr 10, 2003)
More bills from Michael K. Simpson 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
Committees
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