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- H.R.4220
H.R.4220: Veterans Benefits Restoration Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced July 15, 1998
- Latest Major Action July 15, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (17 Democrats, 1 Independent, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Veterans Benefits Restoration Act of 1998 - Repeals a Federal provision which prohibits a veteran's disability or death from being considered to have resulted from a personal injury suffered or a disease contracted in the line of duty on the basis that it resulted from the use of tobacco products during the veteran's military, naval, or air service. Provides that such repeal shall apply to any claim for compensation received by the Secretary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to House Budget
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| July 15, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Linda Smith (R-Wash.) |