To amend title 38, United States Code, to pay special compensation to certain veterans with the loss or loss of use of creative organs.

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Bill Number

HR 4892

Introduced

Apr 11, 2016

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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Armed Forces and National Security Disability and paralysis Sex and reproductive health Veterans' pensions and compensation

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Summary

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay additional compensation in the form of two $10,000 lump-sum payments to a veteran who is paid disability compensation for: (1) the anatomical loss of one or more creative organs, or (2) the permanent or static loss of use of one or more creative organs. (Creative organs are those involved in reproduction.)

Actions

May 11, 2016

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
May 11, 2016

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 11, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 11, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 11, 2016

Introduced in House

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