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S.1452: COMBAT PTSD Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced July 14, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
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
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| July 14, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |