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Joseph Ainsworth Act
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5785
Joseph Ainsworth Act
This bill exempts veterans who are over 99 years old from a net worth limitation related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pension payments. Specifically, the bill allows veterans who are over 99 years old and receive pensions from the VA as a result of serving during periods of war to continue receiving such pensions regardless of their net worth.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5785
Bill HR 5785 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5785 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5785's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of March 2, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5785
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5785
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5785
Joseph Ainsworth Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the application of the Department of Veterans Affairs net worth limitation to veterans otherwise eligible for pension payments who are over the age of 99.
Joseph Ainsworth Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5785
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