To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to authorize a person awarded the Medal of Honor to designate an individual to receive the special pension after death, and for other purposes.
USA116th CongressHR-1779| House
| Updated: 3/15/2019
Julia Brownley
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (6)
Military Personnel Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill authorizes a Medal of Honor recipient to designate an individual to receive the special pension associated with such honor after their death. If a Medal of Honor is awarded posthumously, the individual authorized to direct disposition of the remains of the recipient shall be treated as the designee.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributesMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation
To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to authorize a person awarded the Medal of Honor to designate an individual to receive the special pension after death, and for other purposes.
USA116th CongressHR-1779| House
| Updated: 3/15/2019
This bill authorizes a Medal of Honor recipient to designate an individual to receive the special pension associated with such honor after their death. If a Medal of Honor is awarded posthumously, the individual authorized to direct disposition of the remains of the recipient shall be treated as the designee.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Julia Brownley
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (6)
Military Personnel Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional tributesMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation