H.R. 4025 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Disabled Veterans Fairness Act
H.R. 4025 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Oct 7, 2005, sponsored by John Barrow with 85 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 7, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 85
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Disabled Veterans Fairness Act - Eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program (a program authorizing a travel allowance or reimbursement for beneficiaries providing transportation for veterans to obtain medical care).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Barrow (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 71 Democrats, 13 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 7, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Oct 7, 2005)
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- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
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- H.R. 1815: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
- S. 2271: USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006
- H.R. 5037: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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