To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the amount of the Medal of Honor special pension provided under that title by up to $1,000.

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Bill Number

HR 394

Introduced

Jan 9, 2009

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Veterans' organizations and recognition Veterans' pensions and compensation

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, subject to the availability of appropriations, to increase by up to $1,000 a month the rate of the Medal of Honor special pension.

Actions

Jan 16, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 9, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 9, 2009

Introduced in House

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