A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize disability retirement to be granted posthumously for members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty while on active duty, and for other purposes.
Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to posthumously grant disability retirement for individuals who die in the line of duty while on active duty.
Authorizes the payment of disability retirement compensation to the dependent survivors of such individuals under the Survivor Benefit Plan.
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Jun 14, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6320)
Jun 14, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6319-6320)