Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5471
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 18, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 18, 2019
Latest Action
Jan 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5471
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Georgia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill states that the effective date for an award of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits for a child of a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from spina bifida is the date of the child's birth. Under current law, the effective date for the provision of such benefits is January, 1, 1997 (but not before receipt of the application for benefits). This bill thus provides benefit eligibility for children born before January 1, 1997.

Text (1)
December 18, 2019
Actions (3)
01/14/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
12/18/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:16 AM