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HR 900 102th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Legislation User charges Veterans' benefits

Omnibus Act of Veterans' Rights

Introduced: February 6, 1991 See on congress.gov
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Feb 6, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Omnibus Act of Veterans' Rights - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to determine all provisions of Federal law enacted during the 97th through the 101st Congresses which had the effect of reducing veterans' benefits. Requires the Secretary to prescribe regulations to restore such benefits.

States that any provision of law that imposed or increased a requirement for a surcharge, copayment, or user fee under laws administered by the Secretary shall be considered to be a reduction in benefits under this Act.

Prohibits the payment of retroactive benefits by reason of enactment of this Act. Provides that all surcharges, copayments, or user fees required before enactment of this Act shall be required to be paid.

What's happening now February 6, 1991

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1