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H.R.6860: Aid and Attendance Support Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 14, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 14, 2020
Bill Summary
Aid and Attendance Support Act This bill increases the amount of specified Department of Veterans Affairs benefit payments for veterans (or their survivors) who require aid at home or are in nursing homes. Specifically, the bill increases such benefits by 25% until 60 days after the end of the declared emergency period resulting from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| May 14, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 14, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Colin Allred (D-Texas) |