House Bill 5785
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Joseph Ainsworth Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 6, 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
5785
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Joseph Ainsworth Act
This bill 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.
February 6, 2020
03/02/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
02/06/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
02/06/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:46 PM