Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
- Bills
- S.44
S.44: Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2005
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (7 Democrats, 3 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
---|---|
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
|
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
|
|
Jan. 24, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Chuck T. Hagel (R-Neb.) |