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- H.R.1598
H.R.1598: Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 13, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 25, 2005
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (10 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2005 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions with respect to former prisoners of war (POW) to repeal the currently required 30-day minimum period of internment prior to the presumption of service connection for certain listed diseases, for purposes of the payment of veterans' disability compensation. Adds the following diseases to the above listed diseases heart disease, stroke, diabetes (type 2), and...
(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 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| April 13, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Michael Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |