S 1646 · 109th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9849-9850)(2005-09-08)
Plain Language Summary
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Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish necessary hospital care and medical services to each priority 8 veteran (low-priority, middle income veterans) affected by Hurricane Katrina as if such veteran was enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs annual patient enrollment system and was eligible for such care under certain higher priority standards. Prohibits the collection of copayments from such veterans for such care (including for medications).…
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Cosponsors (4)
4 Democrats