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S.778: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue cards to veterans that identify them as veterans, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 23, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2013
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Bill Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue to a veteran a card, to be known as a Veterans ID Card, that identifies the veteran as a veteran and includes the veteran's name and photo. Allows the Secretary to issue such a card regardless of whether the veteran is: (1) enrolled in the VA system of annual patient enrollment; or (2) in receipt of VA educational assistance, compensation, or pension. Authorizes the Secretary to work...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 12, 2013 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| April 23, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| April 23, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.) |