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HR 2301 109th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Commemorations Labor and Employment Military medals, decorations, etc. Military operations Veterans' pensions

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who received an expeditionary medal during a period of military service other than a period of war.

Introduced: May 11, 2005 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 1, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 11, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 11, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E943)
May 11, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Redefines the term "period of war" for purposes of eligibility for veterans' pension benefits to include any period of active military, naval, or air service not specifically referenced for which a veteran received an expeditionary medal.

What's happening now June 1, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2