S. 3162 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3162 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the senate — introduced on Mar 24, 2010, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 59 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include children of Vietnam War and certain Korean War veterans receiving care and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for spina bifida-related medical conditions and children of women Vietnam veterans born with certain birth defects as meeting the definition of minimum essential coverage under requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 56 Democrats, 1 Republican, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 24, 2010
- Passed the SenateMar 26, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Message received in the Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1653. (Sep 23, 2010)
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- S. 3447: Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
- S. 423: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
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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