Pub. L. 108-136, div. A, tit. VI, subtit. D, sec. 646

INCREASE IN DEATH GRATUITY PAYABLE WITH RESPECT TO DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

EnactedYear: 2003Length: 63 wordsOfficial source

SEC. 646. INCREASE IN DEATH GRATUITY PAYABLE WITH RESPECT TO DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.(a) Amount of Death Gratuity.—Section 1478(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “$6,000” and inserting “$12,000”.(b) Effective Date.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as of September 11, 2001, and shall apply with respect to deaths occurring on or after that date.