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- H.R.1197
H.R.1197: Medal of Honor Health Care Equity Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (14 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medal of Honor Health Care Equity Act of 2009 - Assigns a priority status for Medal of Honor recipients equal to that of former prisoners of war or Purple Heart recipients with respect to the provision of veterans' hospital care and medical services provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
(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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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| Feb. 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Harry E. Mitchell (D-Ariz.) |