US HB2738 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: Introduced on June 4 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-18 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 4 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-18 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reimburse family caregivers of disabled veterans for travel expenses, including lodging and subsistence, in connection with authorized VA treatment for such veterans.
Title
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide travel expenses for family caregivers accompanying veterans to medical treatment facilities.
Sponsors
| Rep. Ciro Rodriguez [D-TX] | Rep. Harry Teague [D-NM] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-18 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | |
| 2009-06-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | |
| 2009-06-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Disability and paralysis
Family relationships
Transportation costs
Veterans' medical care
Disability and paralysis
Family relationships
Transportation costs
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2738/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr2738/BILLS-111hr2738ih.pdf |
