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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 29, 1995
Veterans' Benefits Reform Act of 1995 - Requires the clothing allowance payable because of a service-connected disability to be reduced on a pro rata basis for any veteran who is incarcerated for over 60 days in a penal institution that provides clothing. Includes persons 65 years of age or older who reside in a nursing home among those who are considered to be permanently and totally disabled for purposes of veterans' pensions provisions.
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Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] · R–WY
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Committee on Veterans. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1711 ordered to be reported.
Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9442)
Introduced in Senate
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