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H.R.292: Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 20, 2005
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
244 (149 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 95 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005 - Increases from $12,000 to $100,000 the death gratuity payable to the survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die: (1) while on active duty or inactive duty training; or (2) within 120 days after discharge or release from such duty or training, if the death resulted from an injury or disease incurred or aggravated during such duty or training.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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 Military Personnel.
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Jan. 20, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) |