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- H.R.377
H.R.377: HEROES Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 26, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
70 (28 Democrats, 43 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Honoring Every Requirement of Exemplary Service Act of 2005 or HEROES 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) as a direct result of armed conflict; (2) while engaged in hazardous service; (3) in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war; (4) through an instrumentality of war; or (5) in an operation or area designated as a combat...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Jan. 26, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Terry Everett (R-Ala.) |