H.R. 3499 · 97th Congress · 1981–1982
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the Vietnam-era veterans' readjustment counseling program, to provide medical care for Vietnam veterans exposed to herbicide defoliants (including Agent Orange), to recover the cost of certain health care provided by the Veterans' Administration, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3499 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on May 7, 1981, sponsored by Ronald Mottl. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 7, 1981
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 97-72
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 1981
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawNov 3, 1981
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3499, which provides medical coverage to vietnam veterans exposed to the…House · Jun 2, 1981
- To amend S. 921, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 3499, which improves certain programs provided by the…Senate · Jun 16, 1981
- To amend S.921, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 3499, which improves certain programs provided by the…Senate · Jun 16, 1981
- To amend S.921, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 3499, which improves certain programs provided by the…Senate · Jun 16, 1981
- To pass S. 921, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 3499, to provide medical coverage to vietnam veterans…Senate · Jun 16, 1981
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