H.R. 886 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to the survivors of former prisoners of war who died on or before September 30, 1999, under the same eligibility conditions as apply to payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to the survivors of former prisoners of war who die after that date.
H.R. 886 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 25, 2003, sponsored by Tim Holden with 34 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 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Amends veterans' benefit provisions to provide for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to the survivors of veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death who were former prisoners of war (currently, to the survivors of such veterans who died after September 30, 1999).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tim Holden (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jun 11, 2003)
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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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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