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H.R.2397: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for hospital care and medical services under chapter 17 of that title to veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Sept. 4, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 10, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
144 (82 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 62 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Makes veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart eligible for veterans' hospital care and medical services. Provides such veterans with a priority in the veterans' system of annual patient enrollment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sept. 4, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Jon Christensen (R-Neb.) |