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S.704: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount of the death gratuity payable with respect to deceased members of the Armed Forces.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced March 25, 2003
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced by the Senate on March 25, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Increases from $6,000 to $12,000 the death gratuity paid upon the active-duty death of a member of the armed forces.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
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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Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
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| March 25, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Susan Collins (R-Maine) |