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H.R.1438: Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 9, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 26, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (27 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2013 - Excludes from annual income, for purposes of eligibility for pensions for veterans and their surviving spouses and children, reimbursements resulting from: (1) any accident; (2) any theft or loss; (3) any casualty loss; (4) medical expenses resulting from any such accident, theft, or loss; and (5) pain and suffering (including insurance settlement payments and general damages awarded by a court)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 26, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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April 9, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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April 9, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |