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HR 5785 116th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Veterans' pensions and compensation

Joseph Ainsworth Act

Introduced: February 6, 2020 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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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
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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 March 2, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Soto, Darren
Florida · Feb 6, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5785: Joseph Ainsworth Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5785/
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"H.R. 5785: Joseph Ainsworth Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5785/.
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H.R. 5785, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5785/.
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