S.277: Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2011

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
Introduced Feb. 3, 2011
Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2011

Bill Sponsor

Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

Bill Cosponsors

10 (5 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2011 - Provides hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for any illness acquired by veterans and family members who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water there was contaminated by volatile organic compounds, including known human carcinogens and probable human carcinogens. Makes the provision of such care and services for family members dependent on appropriations...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-42.
	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
Feb. 3, 2011	Introduced in the Senate by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

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