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S.77: Honoring Every Requirement of Exemplary Service Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2005
- Latest Major Action Jan. 26, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (11 Democrats, 16 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Jan. 24, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) |