HR 3
102th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Survivors' benefits
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' disability compensation
Veterans' Compensation Amendments of 1991
Introduced: January 3, 1991
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Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 6, 1991
Became Public Law No: 102-3.
Feb 6, 1991
Signed by President.
Jan 25, 1991
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 25, 1991
Presented to President.
Jan 25, 1991
Measure Signed in Senate.
Jan 24, 1991
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 5.
Jan 24, 1991
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 5.
Jan 24, 1991
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Jan 23, 1991
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
Jan 23, 1991
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 14).
Jan 23, 1991
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 23, 1991
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 14).
Jan 23, 1991
Considered as unfinished business.
Jan 22, 1991
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Jan. 23.
Jan 22, 1991
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes debate.
Jan 22, 1991
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan 22, 1991
Mr. Montgomery moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 3, 1991
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 1991 | House · vote #14 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 421–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Veterans' Compensation Amendments of 1991 - Increases the rates of: (1) veterans' disability compensation; (2) additional compensation for veterans' dependents; (3) the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans; (4) dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children; and (5) supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for disabled adult children. Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adjust administratively the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who are not in receipt of compensation for service-connected disability or death.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 102-3.
Committees of jurisdiction
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