HR 5785
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Joseph Ainsworth Act
Introduced: February 6, 2020
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 2, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 6, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Joseph Ainsworth Act
This bill exempts veterans who are over 99 years old from a net worth limitation related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pension payments. Specifically, the bill allows veterans who are over 99 years old and receive pensions from the VA as a result of serving during periods of war to continue receiving such pensions regardless of their net worth.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1