H.R. 5148 · 110th Congress

Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2008-01-28
Latest action
2008-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Summary

Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting debts owed to the United States by certain members of the armed forces or veterans who die as a result of an injury incurred or aggravated on active duty in a war or a combat zone after September 11, 2001.

Excepts any amounts owed the United States under federal housing and small business loan programs from such prohibition on debt collection.