US HB1004 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-02-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 11 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-02-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
Veterans Health Care Full Funding Act
Sponsors
Rep. Frank LoBiondo [R-NJ] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2009-02-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | |
2009-02-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Appropriations
Armed forces and national security
Budget process
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care
Appropriations
Armed forces and national security
Budget process
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1004/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1004/BILLS-111hr1004ih.pdf |