H.R. 1232 (111th): Far South Texas Veterans Medical Center Act of 2009

Introduced:
Feb 26, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Solomon Ortiz [D-TX27]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 699 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Mar 25, 2009

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 26, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 26, 2009
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (6D) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to construct a full service hospital in Far South Texas.

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Last updated Feb 26, 2009.
4 pages

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2/26/2009--Introduced.
Far South Texas Veterans Medical Center Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to construct a major medical facility project in Far South Texas, consisting of a full-service Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital, to meet the health care needs of veterans residing in such area.

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