H.R.3787 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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  • Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law. as amended by house.

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9/28/2010--Passed House amended. Honors as a veteran any person entitled to retired pay for nonregular (reserve) service or, but for age, would be so entitled. Provides that such person shall not be entitled to any benefit by reason of such recognition.

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12/31/10
2010 Veteran Legislation

Also approved in September 2010 was H.R. 3787 and 5993, the SAVINGS Act of 2010. The latter ensures that beneficiaries of veterans with Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information when it comes to life ...

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12/14/10
The Reserve Officer: Veteran status bill fails in the Senate

The Veteran Status bill (H.R.3787) appears to have died with a wimper in the Senate. This was the bill that would have extended veteran status to Guard and Reserve members who have qualified for retirement after 20 years of service, ...

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11/09/10
Some Deserving Guardsmen Technically Denied Veterans Day Gratitude

HR 3787 would give full veteran status to anyone who served at least 20 years in the Guard or Reserves, but did not serve 180 consecutive days in a federal status. "This is about honor, not about monetary benefits," said the bill's ...

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