S. 1191 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
VetsRide Act
S. 1191 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 7, 2005, sponsored by Ken Salazar with 19 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 7, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
VetsRide Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas in order to assist: (1) such veterans to travel to Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and (2) in providing medical care to such veterans. Limits grant amounts to $50,000.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ken Salazar (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 9 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 7, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12707) (Nov 10, 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
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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