HR 1293
111th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Disability and paralysis
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009
Introduced: March 4, 2009
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 28, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 28, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 650). (text: CR 7/27/2009 H8818)
Jul 28, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 650).(text: CR 7/27/2009 H8818)
Jul 28, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8933)
Jul 27, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 27, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1293.
Jul 27, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8818-8819)
Jul 27, 2009
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 23, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
Jul 23, 2009
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 111-226.
Jul 15, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 9, 2009
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jul 9, 2009
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 18, 2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 6, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 4, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 4, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E547)
Mar 4, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2009 | House · vote #650 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 426–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009 - Increases from: (1) $4,100 to $6,800 the amount authorized to be paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for improvements and structural alterations for homes of veterans with service-connected disabilities of 50% or more; and (2) $1,200 to $2,000 the amount authorized for such purpose for veterans with service-connected disabilities of less than 50%, and certain other veterans.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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