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H.R.2943: Benefit Rating Acceleration for Veteran Entitlements Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced June 28, 2007
- Latest Major Action July 6, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
107 (90 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Benefit Rating Acceleration for Veteran Entitlements Act of 2007 - Amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to treat as a disability for OASDI and SSI disability payment purposes any service-connected total disability, as rated and certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Applies the same treatment to related child's insurance and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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June 28, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by John Sarbanes (D-Md.) |