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S.121: A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits provided for survivors of deceased members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2005
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Increases from $12,000 to $100,000 the death gratuity payable to survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die while on active duty or inactive duty training. Provides an additional gratuity of $25,000 to any child of such member under 18 years old at the time of the member's death, payable when such child attains 21. Continues TRICARE (a Department of Defense managed health care program) eligibility for the dependents of a member who dies...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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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| Jan. 24, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael DeWine (R-Ohio) |