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- H.R.464
H.R.464: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain totally disabled veterans.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 24, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 10, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to treat a notification of the death of a veteran rated totally disabled at the time of death as a claim by the veteran's surviving spouse and children for dependency and indemnity compensation benefits. The VA may not require that such spouse and children file a claim for such benefits.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Balderson asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 464, a bill originally introduced by Representative Jones, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Jan. 10, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.) |