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S.1146: Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 18, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 18, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (17 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay travel expenses for veterans receiving treatment at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities at the rate provided to federal employees in connection with the performance of official duties. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and operate at least one and up to five centers of excellence for rural health research, education, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| April 18, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ken Salazar (D-Colo.) |