US SB1444 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 13 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-21 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 13 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-21 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act or COMBAT PTSD Act - Defines "combat with the enemy," for purposes of proof of service-connection for veterans' disability compensation, as service on active duty: (1) in a theater of combat operations during a period of war; or (2) in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities.
Title
COMBAT PTSD Act
Sponsors
| Sen. John Kerry [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-21 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. | |
| 2009-07-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | |
| 2009-07-13 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7414) |
Same As/Similar To
HB952 (Same As) 2009-06-10 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
SB1452 (Same As) 2009-07-14 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
SB1452 (Same As) 2009-07-14 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
Disability assistance
Mental health
Military operations and strategy
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/1444/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s1444/BILLS-111s1444is.pdf |
