H.R. 3936 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004
H.R. 3936 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Mar 11, 2004, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 108-422
What it does
Amends Federal veterans' administrative provisions to require the principal office of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court) to be in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. (Currently, such office must be in the District of Columbia.) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a dedicated Veterans Courthouse and Justice Center (Center) should be provided for such Court; and (2) the Secretary of Defense should d…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2004
- Passed the HouseJul 20, 2004
- Passed the SenateOct 9, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 20, 2004
- Became lawNov 30, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-422. (Nov 30, 2004)
More bills from Christopher H. Smith in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 192: To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961…
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
- H.R. 100: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 854: Belarus Democracy Act of 2004
- H.R. 4175: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004
- H.R. 3818: Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
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