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S.1779: Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Chemical Hazards 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 Oct. 14, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Chemical Hazards Act of 2009 - Makes any veteran who was exposed in the line of duty to an occupational and environmental health chemical hazard of particular concern to the Secretary of Defense eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for any disability, notwithstanding insufficient medical evidence to conclude that the disability...
(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.
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Oct. 14, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) |