H.R. 1016 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
H.R. 1016 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Feb 12, 2009, sponsored by Bob Filner with 125 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 125
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 111-81
What it does
Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 - Directs the President to include in annual budget justification documents submitted to Congress information on estimates of appropriations for the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted for the following accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): (1) Medical Services; (2) Medical Support and Compliance; and (3) Medical…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Filner (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 105 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2009
- Passed the HouseJun 23, 2009
- Passed the SenateAug 6, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentOct 16, 2009
- Became lawOct 22, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-81. (Oct 22, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 23, 2009 · Passed409–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009House · Jun 23, 2009
More bills from Bob Filner in the 111th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
- S. 1599: Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009
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