H.R. 5055 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount of the military death gratuity from $12,000 to $50,000.
H.R. 5055 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Sep 9, 2004, sponsored by Dennis Moore with 219 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
- Sep 9, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 219
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Increases the death gratuity payable with respect to members of the Armed Forces from $12,000 to $50,000. Makes this increase applicable to deaths occurring on or after September 11, 2001. Requires the Secretary of Defense to derive funds for payments under this Act in FY 2005 from travel funds for personnel of the Office of the Secretary.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dennis Moore (D-KS). Co-sponsors: 153 Democrats, 65 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 9, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Sep 9, 2004)
More bills from Dennis Moore 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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