Expressing the sense of Congress that courts with fiduciary responsibility for a child of a deceased member of the Armed Forces who receives a death gratuity payment under section 1477 of title 10, United States Code, should take into consideration the expression of clear intent of the member regarding the distribution of funds on behalf of the child.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Jul 2007): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 175, expresses the opinion of Congress that courts overseeing funds for a child of a deceased service member should consider the deceased member's wishes. Specifically, it addresses death gratuity payments intended to help survivors meet immediate needs.
The resolution affects children of deceased Armed Forces members who receive these gratuity payments. It urges courts with responsibility over such funds to take into account any clear instructions left by the service member about how the money should be used for their child.
This measure was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Judiciary Committee. The latest action indicates a message about Senate action was sent to the House. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it is a statement of opinion rather than a law that requires presidential signature.
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Timeline
31 Jul 2007
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 175 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 175, expresses the opinion of Congress that courts overseeing funds for a child of a deceased service member should consider the deceased member's wishes. Specifically, it addresses death gratuity payments intended to help survivors meet immediate needs. The resolution affects children of deceased Armed Forces members who receive these gratuity payments. It urges courts with responsibility over such funds to take into account any clear instructions left by the service member about how the money should be used for their child. This measure was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Judiciary Committee. The latest action indicates a message about Senate action was sent to the House. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it is a statement of opinion rather than a law that requires presidential signature.
- Has H.Con.Res. 175 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 175. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 175?
- H.Con.Res. 175 was sponsored by Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4] (R-IA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 175?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (31 Jul 2007).
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