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Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 12:29 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6027

Restore Veterans' Compensation Act of 2020

This bill eliminates the recoupment of separation pay, special separation benefits, and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the Armed Forces who subsequently receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition, the bill limits recoupment of such pay from service members who subsequently receive military retired or retainer pay.

Current Status of Bill HR 6027

Bill HR 6027 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2020. Bill HR 6027 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2020.  Bill HR 6027's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of March 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6027

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6027

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability and paralysis
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6027

Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2020
To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the recoupment of separation pay, special separation benefits, and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the Armed Forces who subsequently receive disability compensation under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and to impose limitations on the authority of the Secretary of Defense to recoup such pay from members who subsequently receive military retired or retainer pay.
Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2020

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