H.R. 6342 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006
H.R. 6342 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Dec 5, 2006, sponsored by Steve Buyer with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 5, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 109-444
What it does
Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends federal veterans' benefits provisions to extend through 2007: (1) the authority for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care for veteran participants in Department of Defense (DOD) chemical and biological warfare testing; (2) VA treatment and rehabilitation for seriously mentally ill homeless veterans; (3) additional VA services for homeless and seriously mentall…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Buyer (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 5, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 7, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2006
- Became lawDec 21, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-444. (Dec 21, 2006)
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