A bill to amend title 37, US Code, in order to provide a special bonus for members of the armed forces of the US who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam era.

Summary

Provides a special bonus for members of the armed forces of the United States who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam era. States that such bonus shall be in an amount not less than $1,000 or more than $10,000 to be determined by such factors as length of time spent as a prisoner of war, severity of circumstances while imprisoned, and pay grade during imprisonment. (Adds 37 U.S.C. 559)

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Timeline

1. 4 January 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 January 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Gurney, Edward J. [R-FL] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssas00 · Standing

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