US HB2419 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 6 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 6 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee
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
| Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-15 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2011-07-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Disability assistance
Mental health
Military operations and strategy
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Disability assistance
Mental health
Military operations and strategy
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2419/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2419/BILLS-112hr2419ih.pdf |
