S. 3356 (111th): A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
May 13, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 3801 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Sep 16, 2010

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 13, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 13, 2010
Referred to Committee May 13, 2010
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Veterans' Affairs

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Last updated May 13, 2010.
2 pages

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5/13/2010--Introduced.
Increases to 26 the maximum age for certain children eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Prohibits the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from obligating or expending any amount to support a human lunar mission, including any mission under NASA's Constellation Program. Provides an exception for amounts used to wind down any activity or operations related to such a mission.

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