Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war.
Other Bill Titles (2 more) 2/27/2007--Introduced.
Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions with respect to former prisoners of war (POW) to repeal the currently required 30-day minimum period of internment prior to the presumption of service connection for certain ... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| February 27, 2007 |
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August 02, 2008 veterans house legislation as of 30 july 08
hr1197: prisoner of war benefits act of 2007. a bill to amend title 38, united states code, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war. sponsor: rep bilirakis, gus m. [fl-9] (introduced 2/27/07). ...
June 18, 2008 news fromâ¦chairman bob filner
hr 1197 â the prisoner of war benefits act of 2007 (rep. bilirakis) hr 3795 â you were there, you get care act of 2007 (rep. filner) hr 5454 â to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for ...
January 21, 2008 DownWithTyranny!: JOHN SHADEGG CAUGHT WITH HIS PANTS DOWN IN AZ-03 ...
H.R. 1197 - Prisoners of War Benefits Act NO H.R. 760 - The Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007 NO H.R. 634 - Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act NO H.R. 612 - Returning Servicemember VA Healthcare Insurance Act NO ...
Source: DownWithTyranny!










