H.R. 6445 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Veterans' Health Care Policy Enhancement Act of 2008
H.R. 6445 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Jul 9, 2008, sponsored by Donald Cazayoux Jr. with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 9, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans' Health Care Policy Enhancement Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Prohibits the collection by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of copayments or other fees for hospital or nursing home care in the case of catastrophically disabled veterans. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donald Cazayoux Jr. (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 9, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 30, 2008
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Jul 31, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 30, 2008 · Passed421–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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