HR 1004
111th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Appropriations
Budget process
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care
Veterans Health Care Full Funding Act
Introduced: February 11, 2009
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 13, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 11, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 11, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Health Care Full Funding Act - Requires: (1) that in the President's budget for each fiscal year, amounts shall be requested for veterans health care programs in accordance with the provisions of this Act and that amounts appropriated shall be available for a period of two consecutive fiscal years; and (2) the Veterans Health Care Funding Review Board (established in this Act) to determine the level of funding needed for each period. Outlines the health care needs required to be included under the Board's determination. Establishes the Board.
Provides standards for access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care for veterans seeking: (1) primary care; and: (2) specialized care.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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