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S.2003: Veterans Benefits and Pensions Protection Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 8, 2002
- Latest Major Action March 8, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (14 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Veterans Benefits and Pensions Protection Act of 2002 - Includes as a prohibited assignment of veterans' benefits any agreement entered into by a beneficiary under which another person acquires for consideration the right to receive any compensation, pension, or dependency and indemnity compensation of such beneficiary. Provides criminal penalties for violations.Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an outreach program to inform...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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March 8, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |