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S.728: Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 7, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009 - Title I: Insurance Matters - (Sec. 101) Increases from $20,000 to $30,000 the maximum amount of supplemental insurance provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for totally disabled veterans. (Sec. 102) Limits the duration of a dependent's coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) to 120 days after the member's separation or release from service or assignment. (Sec....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/07/2009 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-71.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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The bill was read the third time.
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Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 1037 as an amendment.
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Senate passed companion measure H.R. 1037 in lieu of this measure by Unanimous Consent.
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Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 155.
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See also H.R. 1037.
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| March 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) |