HR 2535
103th Congress
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide health care for veterans of the Persian Gulf War.
Introduced: June 28, 1993
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Everywhere this bill has been
32 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 20, 1993
Became Public Law No: 103-210.
Dec 20, 1993
Signed by President.
Dec 8, 1993
Presented to President.
Nov 22, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 22, 1993
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H10654)
Nov 22, 1993
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H10654)
Nov 22, 1993
Mr. Montgomery asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
Nov 20, 1993
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 20, 1993
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 20, 1993
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 20, 1993
Amendment SP 1226 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Nov 20, 1993
Amendment SP 1226 proposed by Senator Ford for Senator Rockefeller.
Nov 20, 1993
Measure laid before Senate. (CR 11/19/1993 S16584-16585)
Nov 20, 1993
Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 3, 1993
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Aug 2, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 2, 1993
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 388).
Aug 2, 1993
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 388).
Aug 2, 1993
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5634)
Aug 2, 1993
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Aug 2, 1993
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Aug 2, 1993
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5566-5571)
Aug 2, 1993
Mr. Montgomery moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 29, 1993
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
Jul 29, 1993
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-198.
Jul 27, 1993
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 1993
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 29, 1993
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Jun 29, 1993
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 29, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
Jun 28, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 28, 1993
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1993 | House · vote #388 | SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED | Passed | 411–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide hospital care, and authorizes the Secretary to provide nursing home care, to a veteran exposed to an environmental hazard. Makes a veteran who the Secretary finds may have been exposed to a toxic substance or an environmental hazard during the Persian Gulf War eligible for hospital and nursing home care for any disability which becomes manifest before October 1, 1996, notwithstanding whether it is medically evident that such disability is associated with such exposure. Extends through FY 1998 the provision of such care. Makes such veterans eligible for outpatient care for any disability through such period, if the disability becomes manifest before October 1, 1996.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 103-210.
Committees of jurisdiction
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