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S.695: Veterans Paralympic Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 10, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Veterans Paralympic Act of 2013 - Extends, until FY2018, the yearly: (1) $2 million appropriations authorization for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team; and (2) $8 million appropriations authorization, with amounts appropriated remaining available without fiscal year limitation, for grants to U.S. Paralympics, Inc.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 12, 2013 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
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April 10, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2566)
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April 10, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Boozman (R-Ark.) |