H.R. 5993 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Securing America's Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals Act of 2010
H.R. 5993 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Jul 30, 2010, sponsored by Deborah Halvorson with 8 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
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 30, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Securing America's Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals Act of 2010 or SAVINGS Act of 2010 - Requires a life insurance company, in order to provide life insurance for veterans under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program, to: (1) provide financial counseling to the beneficiary or other person entitled to payment upon the establishment of a valid claim; and (2) include full disclosure with respect to such payment, inclu…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Deborah Halvorson (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 30, 2010
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2010
- 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. (Sep 29, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 29, 2010 · Passed358–66
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals Act of 2010House · Sep 29, 2010
More bills from Deborah Halvorson 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
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act 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…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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