HR 1438
113th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Accidents
Civil actions and liability
Health care costs and insurance
Life, casualty, property insurance
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2013
Introduced: April 9, 2013
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 26, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 9, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E392)
Apr 9, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2013 - Excludes from annual income, for purposes of eligibility for pensions for veterans and their surviving spouses and children, reimbursements resulting from: (1) any accident; (2) any theft or loss; (3) any casualty loss; (4) medical expenses resulting from any such accident, theft, or loss; and (5) pain and suffering (including insurance settlement payments and general damages awarded by a court) related to such accident, theft, or loss.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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