H.R. 1335 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabled.
H.R. 1335 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 5, 2009, sponsored by Deborah Halvorson with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Deborah Halvorson (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . (Jul 9, 2009)
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- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
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- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
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