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H.R.5785: Joseph Ainsworth Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2020
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 6, 2020
Bill Summary
Joseph Ainsworth Act This bill exempts veterans who are over 99 years old from a net worth limitation related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pension payments. Specifically, the bill allows veterans who are over 99 years old and receive pensions from the VA as a result of serving during periods of war to continue receiving such pensions regardless of their net worth.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 2, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Feb. 6, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 6, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) |