H.R. 156 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
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. 156 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 4, 2007, sponsored by Tim Holden with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- 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: 26 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jun 19, 2007)
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