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S.658: Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement 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 March 19, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (10 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay travel expenses for veterans receiving treatment at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities at the rate of 41.5 cents per mile. (Under current law the rate is that 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 19, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |