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H.R.466: Persian Gulf War Veterans Compensation Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
53 (46 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Persian Gulf War Veterans Compensation Act of 1997 - Extends until ten years after the date on which a veteran last performed active military duty in the Persian Gulf War the time period in which a chronic disability resulting from an undiagnosed illness must become manifest and be therefore compensable through veterans' disability compensation. (Currently, the presumptive time period is to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.)
(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 Benefits.
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| Jan. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Lane A. Evans (D-Ill.) |