S. 19 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Veterans and Military Personnel Fairness Act of 2003
S. 19 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Tom Daschle with 30 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
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Veterans and Military Personnel Fairness Act of 2003 - Removes, for months beginning on or after October 1, 2003, the requirement that qualifying offsetting legislation be enacted before a member or former member of the armed forces may be paid military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation concurrently without deduction.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Daschle (D-SD). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jan 7, 2003)
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Committees
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