H.R. 2127 (111th): Veterans Travel Equity Act of 2009

Introduced:
Apr 27, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mark Souder [R-IN3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 27, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 2009
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the income eligibility and service-connected disability rating requirements for the veterans beneficiary travel program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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Last updated Apr 27, 2009.
2 pages

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4/27/2009--Introduced.
Veterans Travel Equity Act of 2009 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, effective 90 days after the enactment of this Act, from imposing any income or pension eligibility requirement, or requiring any service-connected disability rating, in order for a veteran to be eligible for an allowance or reimbursement under the beneficiary travel program (a program authorizing a travel allowance or reimbursement for the transportation of veterans to obtain medical care).

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