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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Aug 2, 1993
Requires the effective date and time for any change in benefits under the Servicemen's Group Life Insurance program to be based on the date and time in the time zone immediately west of the International Date Line, with respect to benefit changes made after November 29, 1992.
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Rep. Kreidler, Mike [D-WA-9] · D–WA
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5560-5562)
Mr. Montgomery moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-199.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-199.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1816)
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1792)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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