H.R.5155 - Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts to the United States in the case of veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a combat zone, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts to the United States in the case of veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a combat zone, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 as introduced.

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1/29/2008--Introduced.Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting debts owed to the United States by certain veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a war after th

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1/29/2008--Introduced.
Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting debts owed to the United States by certain veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a war after the Persian Gulf War or a combat zone after September 11, 2001, if the Secretary determines, in his or her discretion, that the termination of collection is in the best interest of the United States. Excepts any amounts owed the United States under federal housing and small business loan programs from such prohibition on debt collection.


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10/22/08
Seacoastonline.com: Letters to the Editor

Sponsored the "Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act" (HR 5155), which prohibits the secretary of the Veterans Affairs from collecting debts held against the estates of soldiers killed in a combat zone; sponsored the "Military Readiness ...

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10/14/08
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--Introduced the Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act (HR 5155) to prevent the Veterans Administration from collecting debt from the families of soldiers killed in combat. Shea-Porter's bill was included in the Supplemental ...

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08/01/08
veterans house legislation as of 30 july 08

veteran house legislation 30 july 08. of the 6650 house bills introduced in the 110th congress to date, following are those of interest to the non-active duty veteran community. by clicking on the bill number you can access the actual ...

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