HCONRES 255 · 106th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Federal spending on veterans programs and allocation of funds received by the Federal Government for claims arising from smoking-related illnesses or an increased risk of smoking-related illnesses.

Introduced 2000-02-16· Sponsored by Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(2000-02-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Federal spending on veterans programs should be increased by at least the rate of inflation for each of the next ten fiscal years; (2) at least 20 percent of the funds received by the Federal Government for claims arising from smoking-related illnesses or an increased risk of such illnesses should be used for veterans health programs; and (3) all funds received for such claims brought on behalf of veterans should be used for veterans health programs.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican