S. 77 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Honoring Every Requirement of Exemplary Service Act of 2005
S. 77 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 24, 2005, sponsored by Jeff Sessions with 26 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
- Jan 24, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Honoring Every Requirement of Exemplary Service Act of 2005 or HEROES Act of 2005 - Increases from $12,000 to $100,000 the death gratuity payable to the survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die: (1) as a direct result of armed conflict; (2) while engaged in hazardous service; (3) in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war; (4) through an instrumentality of war; or (5) in an operation or area designated…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Sessions (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Message on Senate action sent to the House. (Jan 26, 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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