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H.R. 5155 (110th)

Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

29 January 2008

Last action

12 June 2008 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4]

Subjects

Defence, Housing

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence · Housing

Summary

Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting debts owed to the United States by certain veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a war after the Persian Gulf War or a combat zone after September 11, 2001, if the Secretary determines, in his or her discretion, that the termination of collection is in the best interest of the United States. Excepts any amounts owed the United States under federal housing and small business loan programs from such prohibition on debt collection.

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Timeline

  1. 29 January 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 January 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 January 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 February 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 June 2008

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 29 January 2008

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