Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007

Summary

Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 - Increases from $90,000 to $200,000 the maximum loan guarantee amount under the veterans' mortgage life insurance program. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to grant level-premium term life insurance to any veteran less than 65 years old who has a service-connected disability. Sets the maximum coverage amount at $50,000. Reduces the coverage amount by 80% once the veteran turns 70. Includes certain members of the Individual Ready Reserve under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program.

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Timeline

1. 7 May 2007

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5658)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 May 2007

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5657)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 May 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 June 2007

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 August 2007

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 336.

   Source: Calendars

6. 29 August 2007

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/03/2007 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 110-148.

   Source: Committee

7. 29 August 2007

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/03/2007 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 110-148.

   Source: Committee

8. 17 April 2008

   Floor

   Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

   Source: Floor

9. 22 April 2008

   Floor

   Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3221-3227, S3227-3233, S3233-3248)

   Source: Floor

10. 23 April 2008

    Passed

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3288)

    Source: Floor

11. 24 April 2008

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

12. 24 April 2008

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

13. 24 April 2008

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 1. Record Vote Number: 112.(text; CR S3355-3363)

    Source: Floor

14. 24 April 2008

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3347-3363)

    Source: Floor

15. 22 September 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

16. 22 September 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8487-8490)

    Source: Floor

17. 22 September 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1315.

    Source: Floor

18. 22 September 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8487-8490)

    Source: Floor

19. 22 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8487-8491)

    Source: Floor

20. 22 September 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

21. 23 September 2008

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

Votes

Versions

• Engrossed Amendment House · 22 September 2008 · Official file
• Engrossed in Senate · 24 April 2008 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 29 August 2007 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 7 May 2007 · Official file

Documents

12 official files

• Engrossed Amendment House (text)

  Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 22 September 2008

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• Engrossed Amendment House (PDF)

  Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 22 September 2008

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 22 September 2008

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 24 April 2008

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 24 April 2008

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 24 April 2008

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 29 August 2007

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 29 August 2007

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 29 August 2007

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 May 2007

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 May 2007

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 May 2007

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Sponsors

• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssva00 · Standing

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