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H.R.952: Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 10, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 10, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
95 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act or COMBAT PTSD Act - Defines "combat with the enemy," for purposes of proof of service-connection for veterans' disability compensation, as service on active duty: (1) in a theater of combat operations during a period of war; or (2) in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities.
(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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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Feb. 10, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by John Hall (D-N.Y.) |