To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods of time in specified locations.

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Bill Number

HR 2300

Introduced

May 11, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Armed forces abroad Armed Forces and National Security Caribbean area East Asia Grenada Labor and Employment Latin America Lebanon Middle East and North Africa Military operations Panama South Korea Veterans' pensions

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Summary

Amends the definition of "period of war" to extend eligibility for veterans' pension benefits to those veterans who served during specified time periods in the Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Granada, or Panama.

Actions

Jun 1, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 11, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 11, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E943)
May 11, 2005

Introduced in House

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