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H.R. 7952

Referred to Committee

Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020

Introduced 8/7/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

10/6/2020 • House

Summary

Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020

This bill modifies provisions related to Department of Veterans Affairs programs and benefits for veterans, including those related to education benefits, burial benefits, the home loan program, service-connected disability matters, pension matters, and representation and financial exploitation matters.

Introduced in House • 8/7/2020

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (8)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Republican • IL-12

Sponsored 8/7/2020

Cosponsors (7)

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Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

R-MI-1

Joined 8/7/2020

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Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]

R-TN-1

Joined 8/7/2020

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Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

R-FL-12

Joined 8/7/2020

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Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

R-KY-6

Joined 8/7/2020

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Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]

R-IN-3

Joined 8/7/2020

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Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

R-CA-1

Joined 8/7/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

August 7, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Introduced in House8/7/2020

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors7