H.R. 2300 (109th): To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods of time in specified locations.

Introduced:
May 11, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Nick Rahall II [D-WV3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1901 (110th) on Apr 17, 2007.

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This bill was introduced on May 11, 2005, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced May 11, 2005
Cosponsors
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House Veterans' Affairs

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Last updated May 11, 2005.
2 pages

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5/11/2005--Introduced.
Amends the definition of "period of war" to extend eligibility for veterans' pension benefits to those veterans who served during specified time periods in the Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Granada, or Panama.

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  • Title 38: VETERANS’ BENEFITS
  • Part II: GENERAL BENEFITS
  • Chapter 15: PENSION FOR NON-SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH OR FOR SERVICE
  • Subchapter I: GENERAL
  • Section 1501: Definitions