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 received an expeditionary medal during a period of military service other than a period of war.

Summary

Redefines the term "period of war" for purposes of eligibility for veterans' pension benefits to include any period of active military, naval, or air service not specifically referenced for which a veteran received an expeditionary medal.

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Timeline

1. 6 July 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 July 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 July 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 5 October 2004

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 6 July 2004 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 July 2004

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 July 2004

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 July 2004

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] · D · Sponsor
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