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S.1037: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize disability retirement to be granted posthumously for members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty while on active duty, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced June 14, 2001
- Latest Major Action June 14, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (6 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to posthumously grant disability retirement for individuals who die in the line of duty while on active duty.Authorizes the payment of disability retirement compensation to the dependent survivors of such individuals under the Survivor Benefit Plan.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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June 14, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) |