Open Congress : Health - Major Bill Actions

Bill Signed by President: H.R.1016 Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide advance appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

October 22, 2009: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.1016 Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.3885 Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1016 Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009

2009-10-16T00:00:00Z

Bill Signed by President: H.R.1016 Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009

2009-10-16T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1016 Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009

2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.3441 To provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system, and for other purposes.

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3522 Veterans Hardship Outreach for Priority Eights (HOPE) Act

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide grants and assistance to States to conduct outreach to veterans regarding hardship and priority under the Department of Veterans Affairs patient enrollment system.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3368 Honor Act of 2009

2009-07-28T00:00:00Z

To enhance benefits for survivors of certain former members of the Armed Forces with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury, to enhance availability and access to mental health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3358 Troops' Soft Landing, Employment, and Rural Transportation Act

2009-07-28T00:00:00Z

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the retention on active duty after demobilization of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces following extended deployments in contingency operations or homeland defense missions, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3365 Medicare VA Reimbursement Act of 2009

2009-07-28T00:00:00Z

To provide Medicare payments to Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities for items and services provided to Medicare-eligible veterans for non-service-connected conditions.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3281 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out demonstration projects related to providing care for veterans in rural areas.

2009-07-21T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out demonstration projects related to providing care for veterans in rural areas.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3280 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to assist veterans in highly rural areas by providing transportation to medical centers.

2009-07-21T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to assist veterans in highly rural areas by providing transportation to medical centers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3283 To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for reimbursement of certain travel at a set rate, and for other purposes.

2009-07-21T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for reimbursement of certain travel at a set rate, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3282 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain veterans with readjustment and mental health care services, and for other purposes.

2009-07-21T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain veterans with readjustment and mental health care services, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3279 To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs centers of excellence for rural health research, education, and clinical activities, and for other purposes.

2009-07-21T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs centers of excellence for rural health research, education, and clinical activities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3155 Caregiver Assistance and Resource Enhancement Act

2009-07-09T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain caregivers of veterans with training, support, and medical care, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3124 Health Information Technology (IT) Public Utility Act of 2009

2009-07-08T00:00:00Z

To provide for the use of improved health information technology with respect to certain safety net health care providers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3073 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs establish a grant program to provide assistance to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless.

2009-06-26T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs establish a grant program to provide assistance to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3103 To revise certain requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program of enhanced contract care authority for health care needs of veterans in highly rural areas.

2009-06-26T00:00:00Z

To revise certain requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program of enhanced contract care authority for health care needs of veterans in highly rural areas.