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HR 3659 108th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Armed forces reserves Cemeteries and funerals Families Labor and Employment Military dependents Military training Veterans' benefits Virginia

Reservists Burial Equity Act of 2003

Introduced: December 8, 2003 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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May 13, 2004
-Provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title IV, Section 401.
Jan 6, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Dec 8, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 8, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2474-2475)
Dec 8, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Reservists Burial Equity Act of 2003 - Makes eligible for burial in Arlington National Cemetery a member of the reserves (and dependents) who: (1) at the time of death was under 60 years of age and who, but for such age, would have been eligible for military retired pay, on the same basis as a member of the armed forces who dies entitled to retired pay; or (2) dies in the line of duty while performing active duty for training or inactive duty training, on the same basis as a member of the armed forces who dies while on active duty.
What's happening now May 13, 2004

-Provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title IV, Section 401.

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