S. 44 · 109th Congress
Military Death Gratuity bill
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Chuck Hagel
- Introduced
- 2005-01-24
- Latest action
- 2005-01-24 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005 - Increases from $12,000 to $100,000 the death gratuity payable to the survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die: (1) while on active duty or inactive duty training; or (2) within 120 days after discharge or release from such duty or training, if the death resulted from an injury or disease incurred or aggravated during such duty or training.