To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the effective date for payment of lump sums to persons awarded the Medal of Honor who are in receipt of special pension pursuant to section 1562 of such title, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 4870

Introduced

Jul 20, 2004

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

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Armed Forces and National Security Commemorations Congress Congressional Medal of Honor Families Labor and Employment Married people Parents Survivors' benefits Veterans' pensions

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Summary

Revises the effective date for payment of lump sums to persons awarded the Medal of Honor who are in receipt of special pensions.

Requires payment of such lump sums to specified family members, in order of preference, if the person eligible for the payment is deceased or was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.

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Oct 5, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Jul 20, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 20, 2004

Introduced in House

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