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S.845: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit retired servicemembers who have a service-connected disability to receive disability compensation and either retired pay or Combat-Related Special Compensation and to eliminate the phase-in period wi
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 19, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 20, 2005
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Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that military retired pay should not be reduced because a military retiree is also eligible for veterans' disability compensation awarded for a service-connected disability. Allows the receipt of both military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation with respect to any service-connected disability (currently, only a disability rated at 50 percent or more). Repeals provisions phasing in the full...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
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| April 19, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Harry Reid (D-Nev.) |