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- H.R.1919
H.R.1919: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize transportation on military aircraft on a space-available basis for veterans with a service-connected disability rated 50 percent or more.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced May 1, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 4, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
75 (63 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Defense to provide transportation on Department of Defense aircraft, on a space-available basis, for veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at 50 percent or more, and for their dependents, on the same basis that such transportation is provided to former military personnel entitled to retired or retainer pay.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
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| May 1, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |