H.R. 797 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007
H.R. 797 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 5, 2007, sponsored by Tammy Baldwin with 64 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 64
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 110-157
What it does
Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007 - Title I: Low-Vision Benefits Matters - (Sec. 101) Modifies the standard for awarding disability compensation to veterans for loss of vision to require payment of compensation for impairment of vision due to a service-connected disability resulting in 20/200 (currently, 5/200) visual acuity or less. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 49 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2007
- Passed the HouseMar 21, 2007
- Passed the SenateNov 2, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2007
- Became lawDec 26, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-157. (Dec 26, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 21, 2007 · Passed424–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity ActHouse · Mar 21, 2007
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