HR 5758
109th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Health
Labor and Employment
Merchant seamen
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Transportation and Public Works
Veterans' medical care
War casualties
World War II
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that World War II merchant mariners who were awarded the Mariners Medal shall be provided eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs health care on the same basis as veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
Introduced: July 11, 2006
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 25, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 11, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 11, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hospital care and medical services, and authorizes the Secretary to furnish nursing home care, as needed to any veteran who was awarded the Mariners Medal (currently, only the Purple Heart).
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1