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Introduced
05/14/2020
05/14/2020
In Committee
09/30/2020
09/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the amount of certain payments during the emergency period resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill increases the amount of specified Department of Veterans Affairs benefit payments for veterans (or their survivors) who require aid at home or are in nursing homes. Specifically, the bill increases such benefits by 25% until 60 days after the end of the declared emergency period resulting from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
AI Summary
This bill, the Aid and Attendance Support Act, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain benefit payments for veterans (or their survivors) who require aid at home or are in nursing homes by 25% during the emergency period resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased payments will apply to benefits provided under specific provisions of Title 38 of the United States Code, such as those for disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension for wartime veterans. The increased amounts will be in addition to any other benefits or payments the individual is entitled to, and the enhanced payments will last for 60 days after the end of the declared COVID-19 emergency period.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 09/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6860/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6860/BILLS-116hr6860ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6860/BILLS-116hr6860ih.pdf.pdf |
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