Public Law 108-183 · H.R. 2297 · Became law

Veterans Benefits Act of 2003

Official title: “To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it by voice vote on November 20, 2003. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on December 16, 2003.

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