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- H.R.5155
H.R.5155: Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting debts owed to the United States by certain veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a war after the Persian Gulf War or a combat zone after September 11, 2001, if the Secretary determines, in his or her discretion, that the termination of collection is in the best interest of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Jan. 29, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H.) |