HR 4016 115th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Disability and paralysis Military personnel and dependents Veterans' pensions and compensation

Restore Veterans' Compensation Act of 2017

Introduced: October 11, 2017 Introduced by: Gallego, Ruben Democratic · Arizona See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Nov 16, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Oct 11, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Oct 11, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Oct 11, 2017

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Restore Veterans' Compensation Act of 2017

This bill eliminates the recoupment of separation pay, special separation benefits, and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the U.S. Armed Forces who subsequently receive Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation. Disability compensation amounts may not be reduced because of the receipt of separation, severance, or readjustment pay.

Recoupment of separation payments from members receiving retired or retainer pay is limited to the net amount of separation payments. Monthly deductions are limited to 25% of retired or retainer pay and may not begin until 90 days after the Department of Defense (DOD) notifies the individual of such deductions. DOD may waive such recoupment for financial hardship reasons.

What's happening now November 16, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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