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Bill116th CongressFiled May 14, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 6860

Aid and Attendance Support Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 14, 2020)

Aid and Attendance Support Act

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).

What just happenedSep 30, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32](D-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Sep 30, 2020Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  2. May 14, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. May 14, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. May 14, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Aid and Attendance Support Act — Informed