S.801: Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
Introduced April 2, 2009
Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2009

Bill Sponsor

Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii)

Bill Cosponsors

28 (21 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009 - Title I: Caregiver Support - (Sec. 101) Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive charges for care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in emergency cases to attendants accompanying veterans severely injured while on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, while such veterans are receiving VA care for such injuries. (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary, as part of...

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Date	Description
	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 111-80.
	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 167.
April 2, 2009	Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii)

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