Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
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The Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 is a U.S. federal law that expanded and enhanced benefits and protections for military veterans and their families, including improvements to education, disability compensation, and employment rights.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal law
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veterans benefits legislation ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
military veterans
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survivors of veterans ⓘ veterans’ dependents ⓘ |
| benefitsGroup |
active-duty service members transitioning to civilian life
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children of veterans ⓘ spouses of veterans ⓘ surviving family members of deceased veterans ⓘ veterans ⓘ |
| chamberInvolved |
United States House of Representatives
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United States Senate ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| focusesOn |
disability compensation for veterans
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education benefits for veterans ⓘ employment rights of veterans ⓘ protections for members of the National Guard and Reserve ⓘ protections for military spouses ⓘ veterans benefits ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
to expand and enhance benefits for veterans and their families
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to improve disability compensation programs ⓘ to improve veterans’ access to education ⓘ to strengthen employment and reemployment rights for veterans ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
United States government
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surface form:
United States federal government
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| legalArea |
labor and employment law
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military and veterans law ⓘ social welfare law ⓘ |
| legislativeBody | United States Congress ⓘ |
| presidentDuringEnactment | George W. Bush NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| provides |
benefits for dependents and survivors of veterans
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employment protections for veterans returning to civilian jobs ⓘ enhanced disability compensation for certain disabled veterans ⓘ enhanced education benefits for eligible veterans ⓘ |
| regulates |
reemployment rights of service members
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veterans’ disability compensation programs ⓘ veterans’ educational assistance programs ⓘ |
| signedBy | George W. Bush ⓘ |
| strengthens |
employment and reemployment rights under federal law
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legal protections for National Guard and Reserve members ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
benefits for surviving spouses and dependents
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protections for small businesses owned by veterans ⓘ veterans’ disability benefits ⓘ veterans’ education assistance ⓘ veterans’ employment and reemployment rights ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
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