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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3/6/2019 • Senate
Summary
Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 or the HAVEN Act
This bill modifies the treatment of certain veterans' benefits in bankruptcy.
Specifically, the bill excludes from a debtor's current monthly income certain benefits, including disability benefits, paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.
Introduced in Senate • 3/6/2019
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector
BankruptcyDisability assistanceMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation
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Sponsor & Cosponsors (42)
Party Breakdown
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Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
March 6, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate3/6/2019