A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit former members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability rated as total to travel on military aircraft in the same manner and to the same extent as retired members of the Armed Forces are entitled to travel on such aircraft.

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Bill Number

S 58

Introduced

Jan 24, 2005

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S241)

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Disabled Military aircraft Military aviation Transportation and Public Works Travel costs Veterans' benefits Veterans' disability compensation

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of Defense to permit any former member of the armed forces who is entitled to compensation for a service-connected disability rated total by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to travel on military aircraft to the same extent as retired members of the armed forces.

Actions

Jan 24, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S241)
Jan 24, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S241)
Jan 24, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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