H.R. 2297 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
H.R. 2297 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 2, 2003, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 2, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 108-183
What it does
Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 - Title I: Survivor Benefits - (Sec. 101) Provides that the remarriage of a surviving spouse of a veteran after age 57 shall not bar the furnishing of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC), home loan, and educational benefits eligibility. Requires spouses who remarried after age 57 but prior to the enactment of this Act to apply for such eligibility within one year. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 2, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 8, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentDec 5, 2003
- Became lawDec 16, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-183. (Dec 16, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Oct 8, 2003 · Passed399–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans Benefits ActHouse · Oct 8, 2003
More bills from Christopher H. Smith in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 192: To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961…
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 100: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 854: Belarus Democracy Act of 2004
- H.R. 4175: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004
- H.R. 3936: Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004
- H.R. 3818: Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004
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. 100: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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