S. 1963: Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us)

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S. 1963:

Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009

111^th Congress

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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor:

Sen. Daniel Akaka [D-HI]show cosponsors (5)

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Status:

	Introduced	Oct 28, 2009
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	Oct 29, 2009
	Amendments (1 proposed)	View Amendments
	Passed Senate	Nov 19, 2009
	House Vote	...
	Signed by President	...

This bill has been passed in the Senate. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the House. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the House, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Nov 20, 2009 12:03PM]

Last Action:

Nov 19, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Votes:

Nov 19, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 98 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Nov 20, 2009 10:53 AM - Are the benefits provided under this bill also provided to veterans of other wars under another bill? If so, what benefits, and what is the bill number? - Answer it!

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