A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to rename the death gratuity payable for deaths of members of the Armed Forces as fallen hero compensation, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

S 523

Introduced

Mar 3, 2005

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2030)

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Cosponsors

Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Commemorations Families Labor and Employment Military dependents Military pensions Names Survivors' benefits War casualties

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Summary

Renames the death gratuity, payable to survivors of members of the Armed Forces killed while serving on active duty or inactive duty training, as fallen hero compensation.

Actions

Mar 3, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2030)
Mar 3, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2029-2030)
Mar 3, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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