H.R. 73 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Veterans Comprehensive Hepatitis C Health Care Act
H.R. 73 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Rodney P. Frelinghuysen with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Comprehensive Hepatitis C Health Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, during the first year after the enactment of this Act, to provide a blood test for the Hepatitis C virus to: (1) each veteran who served on active military duty during the Vietnam era, or who is considered to be "at risk," and who is enrolled to receive veterans' medical care and requests such care or is otherwise receiving a physic…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 20, 2003)
More bills from Rodney P. Frelinghuysen in the 108th Congress
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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