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S 1887 101th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security Veterans' pensions

A bill to allow for Kentucky Vietnam veterans to receive a one-time bonus from the Commonwealth.

Introduced: November 16, 1989 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 18, 1990
Committee on Veterans. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-1012.
Apr 13, 1990
Committee on Veterans received executive comment from Department of Veterans Affairs.
Mar 28, 1990
Committee on Veterans requested executive comment from Department of Veterans Affairs.
Mar 26, 1990
Committee on Veterans received executive comment from Department of Veterans Affairs.
Nov 20, 1989
Committee on Veterans requested executive comment from Department of Veterans Affairs, and Office of Management and Budget.
Nov 16, 1989
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Nov 16, 1989
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Provides that, for purposes of veterans' pensions paid during 1990, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall consider a one-time bonus paid by a State to be a donation from a public relief organization.

What's happening now May 18, 1990

Committee on Veterans. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-1012.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3814 Identical bill To allow for Kentucky Vietnam veterans to receive a onetime bonus from the Commonwealth.
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