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S.1191: VetsRide Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 7, 2005
- Latest Major Action Nov. 10, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
VetsRide Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas in order to assist: (1) such veterans to travel to Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and (2) in providing medical care to such veterans. Limits grant amounts to $50,000.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-217.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| June 7, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ken Salazar (D-Colo.) |