H.R. 4505 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces.
H.R. 4505 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jan 26, 2010, sponsored by Mac Thornberry with 30 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
- Jan 26, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 111-246
What it does
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to permit a state home to provide VA nursing home care to parents who had any children who died while serving in the Armed Forces.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mac Thornberry (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2010
- Passed the HouseJun 30, 2010
- Passed the SenateSep 20, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentSep 23, 2010
- Became lawSep 30, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-246. (Sep 30, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 30, 2010 · Passed420–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- 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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