US HB5785 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-02 - 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 February 6 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-02 - 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
Exempts veterans who are over 99 years old from a net worth limitation related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pension payments. Specifically, the bill allows veterans who are over 99 years old and receive pensions from the VA as a result of serving during periods of war to continue receiving such pensions regardless of their net worth.
Title
Joseph Ainsworth Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL] | Rep. Darren Soto [D-FL] | Rep. Ross Spano [R-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-02 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2020-02-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2020-02-06 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5785/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5785/BILLS-116hr5785ih.pdf |
