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H.R. 4892

Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to pay special compensation to certain veterans with the loss or loss of use of creative organs.

Introduced 4/11/2016•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

5/11/2016 • House

Summary

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay additional compensation in the form of two $10,000 lump-sum payments to a veteran who is paid disability compensation for: (1) the anatomical loss of one or more creative organs, or (2) the permanent or static loss of use of one or more creative organs. (Creative organs are those involved in reproduction.)

Introduced in House • 4/11/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Disability and paralysisSex and reproductive healthVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]

Republican • FL-1

Sponsored 4/11/2016

Cosponsors (4)

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Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2]

D-NE-2

Joined 4/13/2016

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Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]

D-OH-13

Joined 5/12/2016

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Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9]

D-AZ-9

Joined 5/12/2016

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Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]

D-PA-1

Joined 6/7/2016

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 11, 2016

Committee Review

May 11, 2016

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House4/11/2016

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors4