S. 509 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.
S. 509 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 2009, sponsored by Patty Murray. 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
- Mar 2, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 111-98
What it does
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington. Authorizes appropriations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2009
- Passed the SenateJul 15, 2009
- Passed the HouseNov 2, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentNov 4, 2009
- Became lawNov 11, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-98. (Nov 11, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 2, 2009 · Passed352–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 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
- 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. 1599: Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009
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