H.R. 1318 (112th): South Texas Veterans Health Care Expansion Act

Introduced:
Apr 01, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX28]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 1, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 01, 2011
Referred to Committee Apr 01, 2011
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in Far South Texas, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 01, 2011.
4 pages

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4/1/2011--Introduced.
South Texas Veterans Health Care Expansion Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in the Strategic Capital Investment Plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) a project to expand the VA medical facility in Far South Texas, by adding:
(1) an urgent care center;
(2) inpatient capability for 50 beds, with appropriate support services;
(3) the capability to provide a full range of services to meet the needs of female veterans; and
(4) the capability to provide caregiver support services, including respite.
Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees identifying and outlining estimates of cost and time necessary for the completion of such project.

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