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VETS Act of 2009

Introduced: July 6, 2009 Introduced by: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 21, 2009
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-264.
Jul 6, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 6, 2009
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Entitlement to Service Act of 2009 or the VETS Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to acknowledge the receipt of any claim for medical services, disability compensation, or pension under laws administered by the Secretary, or any other communication relating to such services, compensation, or pension, within 30 days after its receipt.

What's happening now October 21, 2009

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-264.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1982 Related bill Veterans Entitlement to Service (VETS) Act of 2009
 Bill text 1 version

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1394: VETS Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-1394/
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"S. 1394: VETS Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-1394/.
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S. 1394, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-1394/.
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