S. 423 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
S. 423 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 12, 2009, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 56 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
- Feb 12, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 - Requires, beginning with FY2011, a two-fiscal-year new discretionary budget authority for the following accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): (1) Medical Services; (2) Medical Support and Compliance; and (3) Medical Facilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 19 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: See also H.R. 1016. (Aug 6, 2009)
More bills from Daniel K. Akaka in the 111th Congress
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- S. 1963: Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
- S. 3447: Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
- S. 3162: A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes…
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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