HR 5250
107th Congress
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Veterans' medical care
Veterans Health Care Funding Guarantee Act of 2002
Introduced: July 26, 2002
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 9, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 29, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1447-1448)
Jul 26, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 26, 2002
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Health Care Funding Guarantee Act of 2002 - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) make available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for programs, functions, and activities of the Veterans Health Administration for FY 2004 120 percent of the amount obligated during FY 2002; and (2) adjust the amount provided after FY 2004 based on the number of enrolled veterans and the number of others eligible for and provided care and the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.
Repeals, as of October 1, 2003, requirements for the prior congressional approval of funding for Department major medical facilities projects or leases.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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