HR-4892 : Still Just a Bill

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay additional compensation in the form of two $10,000 lump-sum payments to a veteran who is paid disability compensation for: (1) the anatomical loss of one or more creative organs, or (2) the permanent or static loss of use of one or more creative organs. (Creative organs are those involved in reproduction.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-05-11CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2016-05-11CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-04-11CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.House committee actions
2016-04-11IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2016-04-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Sex and reproductive health
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation

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