H.R. 5671 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Veterans Long Term Care Security Act
H.R. 5671 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 22, 2006, sponsored by Jeb Bradley with 18 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
- Jun 22, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Long Term Care Security Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay for nursing home care furnished in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) nursing home to any veteran in need of such care: (1) for a service-connected disability; or (2) who has a service-connected disability rated at 70 percent or more.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeb Bradley (R-NH). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 22, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 28, 2006)
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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
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