S 2537 · 97th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Veterans' Administration to consider the number of veterans residing in each State and projected changes in the number of veterans residing in each State in acquiring and operating medical facilities, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1982-05-18· Sponsored by Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.(1982-05-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to consider the current and projected number of veterans residing in each State when deciding where medical facilities should be constructed or acquired. Directs the Chief Medical Director at the end of each fiscal year to determine the current and projected number of veterans residing in each State. Requires the Director to report such information to the appropriate committees and to consider it when making recommendations for the apportionment of funds.…

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