To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount of the military death gratuity from $12,000 to $75,000.

Bill Number

HR 5207

Introduced

Oct 4, 2004

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Families Iraq compilation Labor and Employment Military dependents Military pensions Survivors' benefits

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Summary

Increases to $75,000 the amount of death gratuity payable with respect to members of the Armed Forces.

Makes this increase applicable with respect to deaths occurring on or after September 11, 2001.

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