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- H.R.1791
H.R.1791: To restore reductions in veterans benefits made by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 21, 1993
- Latest Major Action April 27, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Presumes a veteran to be totally disabled for purposes of pension determination provisions if such person is 65 or older or becomes unemployable after such age. Restores the full permitted monthly pension (currently $90) for veterans having neither spouse nor child and receiving Medicaid-covered nursing home care. Provides that the remarriage of a veteran's surviving spouse shall not eliminate the right of such former spouse to survivors'...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Education, Training and Employment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.
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| April 21, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.) |