H.R. 995 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Combat Military Medically Retired Veteran's Fairness Act of 2005
H.R. 995 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 1, 2005, sponsored by Jerry Weller with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Combat Military Medically Retired Veteran's Fairness Act of 2005 - Authorizes the payment of special compensation to members of the Armed Forces retired due to disability with less than 20 years of active service who were awarded the Purple Heart. States that such payments shall be made without regard to special rules applicable to other disability retirees which require offsetting reductions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerry Weller (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E473) (Mar 30, 2006)
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- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
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- H.R. 1815: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
- S. 2271: USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006
- H.R. 5037: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
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