H.R. 4764 · 108th Congress
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who received an expeditionary medal during a period of military service other than a period of war.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nick Rahall
- Introduced
- 2004-07-06
- Latest action
- 2004-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Summary
Redefines the term "period of war" for purposes of eligibility for veterans' pension benefits to include any period of active military, naval, or air service not specifically referenced for which a veteran received an expeditionary medal.