Veterans' medical care bills

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The following is a list of current pending legislation in Congress. These bills and resolutions have been proposed by Members of Congress but may not have had any action taken on them on their path to becoming law. In fact, the vast majority of proposed legislation never becomes law.

	Bill	Status
	H.R. 3082: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010	Passed House, Passed Senate Nov 17, 2009
	S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.	Enacted Nov 11, 2009
	H.R. 3962: Affordable Health Care for America Act	Passed House Nov 7, 2009 11:15 PM
	H.R. 3157: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the "Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".	Passed House Nov 3, 2009 5:49 PM
	H.R. 3949: Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009	Passed House Nov 3, 2009 12:28 PM
	H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010	Enacted Oct 28, 2009
	S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.	Enacted Oct 26, 2009
	H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009	Enacted Oct 22, 2009
	S. 1796: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009	Reported by Committee Oct 19, 2009
	H.R. 1037: Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009	Passed House, Passed Senate Oct 7, 2009
	H.R. 2918: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2010	Enacted Oct 1, 2009
	H.Res. 679: Supporting the goals and ideals of American Legion Day.	Passed House Sep 15, 2009 1:40 PM
	S.Res. 260: A resolution designating September 16, 2009, as "The American Legion Day".	Passed Senate Sep 10, 2009
	S.Res. 248: A resolution designating the month of August 2009 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month".	Passed Senate Aug 6, 2009
	H.R. 3155: Caregiver Assistance and Resource Enhancement Act	Passed House Jul 27, 2009 2:55 PM
	H.R. 2770: Veterans Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations Enhancement Act of 2009	Passed House Jul 27, 2009 2:41 PM
	H.R. 3219: Veterans' Insurance and Health Care Improvements Act of 2009	Passed House Jul 27, 2009 2:25 PM
	S. 1391: Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010	Passed Senate Jul 23, 2009
	S. 1390: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010	Passed Senate Jul 23, 2009
	H.R. 2920: Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009	Passed House Jul 22, 2009 4:27 PM
	H.R. 402: To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "William C. Tallent Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".	Passed House Jul 14, 2009 5:03 PM
	S. 1407: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010	Reported by Committee Jul 7, 2009
	H.R. 1211: Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act	Passed House Jun 23, 2009 7:17 PM
	H.Res. 471: Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009.	Passed House Jun 3, 2009 3:59 PM
	S. 669: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act	Reported by Committee May 21, 2009
	S. 252: Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009	Reported by Committee May 21, 2009
	S. 423: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009	Reported by Committee May 21, 2009
	S. 801: Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009	Reported by Committee May 21, 2009
	S. 728: Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009	Reported by Committee May 21, 2009
	S.Con.Res. 13: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.	Passed Senate, Passed House Apr 22, 2009 12:56 PM
	H.Con.Res. 85: Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.	Passed House Apr 2, 2009 7:16 PM
	H.R. 1377: To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.	Passed House Mar 30, 2009 2:29 PM
	H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009	Enacted Feb 17, 2009
	S. 336: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009	Reported by Committee Jan 27, 2009
	S. 6: Restoring America's Power Act of 2009	Reported by Committee Jan 7, 2009
	S. 1607: Wounded Veteran Job Security Act of 2009	Introduced Aug 6, 2009
	S. 1556: Veteran Voting Support Act of 2009	Introduced Aug 3, 2009
	S. 1543: Supporting Military Families Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 30, 2009
	H.R. 3403: Supporting Military Families Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 30, 2009
	S. 1522: Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 28, 2009
	H.R. 3365: Medicare VA Reimbursement Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 28, 2009
	H.R. 3358: Troops' Soft Landing, Employment, and Rural Transportation Act	Introduced Jul 28, 2009
	H.R. 3368: Honor Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 28, 2009
	S. 1518: Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 27, 2009
	H.R. 3304: To designate the current and future Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, as the "Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".	Introduced Jul 23, 2009
	S. 1493: A bill to designate the current and future Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, as the "Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".	Introduced Jul 22, 2009
	H.R. 3280: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to assist veterans in highly rural areas by providing transportation to medical centers.	Introduced Jul 21, 2009
	H.R. 3282: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain veterans with readjustment and mental health care services, and for other purposes.	Introduced Jul 21, 2009
	S. 1483: A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the "Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".	Introduced Jul 21, 2009
	H.R. 3279: To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs centers of excellence for rural health research, education, and clinical activities, and for other purposes.	Introduced Jul 21, 2009
	H.R. 3281: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out demonstration projects related to providing care for veterans in rural areas.	Introduced Jul 21, 2009
	H.R. 3283: To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for reimbursement of certain travel at a set rate, and for other purposes.	Introduced Jul 21, 2009
	S. 1467: Lance Corporal Josef Lopez Fairness for Servicemembers Harmed by Vaccines Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 16, 2009
	S. 1450: A bill to enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces.	Introduced Jul 14, 2009
	S. 1429: Servicemembers Mental Health Care Commission Act	Introduced Jul 9, 2009
	S. 1427: Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital Quality Report Card Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 9, 2009
	S. 1394: Veterans Entitlement to Service Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 6, 2009
	H.R. 3067: Health Security for All Americans Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 26, 2009
	H.R. 3090: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 26, 2009
	H.R. 3073: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs establish a grant program to provide assistance to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless.	Introduced Jun 26, 2009
	H.R. 3103: To revise certain requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program of enhanced contract care authority for health care needs of veterans in highly rural areas.	Introduced Jun 26, 2009
	H.R. 3109: HAHPSA 2009	Introduced Jun 26, 2009
	S. 1322: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 23, 2009
	H.Res. 577: Recognizing the Nation's orthopedic industry for its continued legacy of innovation in providing devices that relieve the pain of, and restore mobility to, active duty armed service members, veterans, and patients of all ages from all walks of life.	Introduced Jun 23, 2009
	H.R. 3001: Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act	Introduced Jun 23, 2009
	S. 1310: A bill to authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.	Introduced Jun 19, 2009
	H.R. 2968: To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the required reduction in the amount of the accelerated death benefit payable to certain terminally-ill persons insured under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance or Veterans' Group Life Insurance.	Introduced Jun 19, 2009
	H.R. 2974: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts.	Introduced Jun 19, 2009
	S. 1302: Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 18, 2009
	H.R. 2926: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide, without expiration, hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for certain Vietnam-era veterans exposed to herbicide and veterans of the Persian Gulf War.	Introduced Jun 17, 2009
	H.R. 2931: Kyle Barthel Veterans and Service Members Mental Health Screening Act	Introduced Jun 17, 2009
	H.R. 2898: Wounded Warrior Caregiver Assistance Act	Introduced Jun 16, 2009
	H.R. 2879: Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 15, 2009
	H.R. 2830: Providing Access to Healthcare (PATH) for Veterans Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 11, 2009
	H.R. 2836: National Guard and Reservist Suicide Prevention and Community Response Act	Introduced Jun 11, 2009
	S. 1204: Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 8, 2009
	H.R. 2734: Health Care for Family Caregivers Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 4, 2009
	H.R. 2722: Veterans Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations Enhancement Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 4, 2009
	H.R. 2698: Veterans and Survivors Behavioral Health Awareness Act	Introduced Jun 4, 2009
	H.R. 2699: Armed Forces Behavioral Health Awareness Act	Introduced Jun 4, 2009
	H.R. 2738: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide travel expenses for family caregivers accompanying veterans to medical treatment facilities.	Introduced Jun 4, 2009
	H.R. 2686: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a Medicare Advantage benchmark adjustment for certain local areas with VA medical centers and for certain contiguous areas.	Introduced Jun 3, 2009
	H.R. 2557: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Portland, Oregon, as the "Barry L. Bell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".	Introduced May 21, 2009
	S. 1155: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for health.	Introduced May 21, 2009
	H.R. 2547: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act	Introduced May 21, 2009
	H.R. 2583: Women Veterans Access to Care Act	Introduced May 21, 2009
	H.R. 2638: Veterans Stamp to Honor American Veterans Act	Introduced May 21, 2009
	S. 1109: PRO-VETS Act of 2009	Introduced May 20, 2009
	H.R. 2520: Patients' Choice Act	Introduced May 20, 2009
	S. 1099: Patients' Choice Act	Introduced May 20, 2009
	H.R. 2505: Reaching Rural Veterans through Telehealth Act	Introduced May 19, 2009
	H.R. 2506: Veterans Hearing and Assessment Act	Introduced May 19, 2009
	H.Res. 443: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for members of the Armed Forces and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and their families and urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to improve the services and support available to such members, veterans, and families.	Introduced May 14, 2009
	H.R. 2405: Richard Helm Veterans' Access to Local Health Care Options and Resources Act	Introduced May 14, 2009
	H.R. 2389: Health Care for Members of the Armed Forces Exposed to Chemical Hazards Act of 2009	Introduced May 13, 2009
	S. 1033: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010	Introduced May 13, 2009
	H.R. 2369: Improving the Quality of Mental and Substance Use Health Care Act of 2009	Introduced May 12, 2009
	H.R. 2342: Wounded Warrior Project Family Caregiver Act of 2009	Introduced May 11, 2009
	H.R. 2257: Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2009	Introduced May 5, 2009
	S. 944: Wounded Warrior Transition Assistance Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 30, 2009
	H.R. 2138: SERV Act	Introduced Apr 28, 2009
	H.R. 2127: Veterans Travel Equity Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 27, 2009
	S. 902: SERV Act	Introduced Apr 27, 2009
	H.R. 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 27, 2009
	H.R. 2058: Post-Deployment Health Assessment Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 23, 2009
	H.R. 2051: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize extended benefits for certain autistic dependents of certain retirees.	Introduced Apr 22, 2009
	H.R. 1982: Veterans Entitlement to Service (VETS) Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 21, 2009
	H.R. 1902: PRO-VETS Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 2, 2009
	S. 821: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabled, and for other purposes.	Introduced Apr 2, 2009
	S. 793: Department of Veterans Affairs Vision Scholars Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 2, 2009
	S. 772: Honor Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 1, 2009
	S. 734: Rural Veterans Health Care Access and Quality Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 30, 2009
	S. 717: 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act	Introduced Mar 26, 2009
	S. 711: Post-Deployment Health Assessment Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 25, 2009
	S. 699: Far South Texas Veterans Medical Center Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 25, 2009
	H.R. 1681: Veterans Transitional Assistance Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 24, 2009
	H.R. 1658: Veterans Healthcare Commitment Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 19, 2009
	S. 658: Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 19, 2009
	H.Res. 264: Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any proposal intended to alter current law to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to bill third-party insurers of veterans who are being treated for service-connected disabilities or injuries.	Introduced Mar 19, 2009
	S. 642: Health Care for Members of the Armed Forces Exposed to Chemical Hazards Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 19, 2009
	H.R. 1591: Fulfilling America's Promise to Our Veterans Act	Introduced Mar 18, 2009
	H.Res. 261: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs should not retreat from its responsibility to support those veterans with combat wounds or service-connected disabilities.	Introduced Mar 18, 2009
	H.Res. 249: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs should take full responsibility for financing the health care benefits earned by veterans with service-connected disabilities.	Introduced Mar 17, 2009
	H.R. 1544: Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act	Introduced Mar 17, 2009
	H.R. 1546: Caring for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 17, 2009
	H.R. 1563: To authorize the conveyance of a portion of the campus of the Illiana Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs to Danville Area Community College of Vermilion County, Illinois.	Introduced Mar 17, 2009
	H.R. 1535: To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study evaluating and comparing the effectiveness of programs designed to diagnose, treat, and prevent post-traumatic stress disorder.	Introduced Mar 16, 2009
	S. 597: Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 16, 2009
	H.R. 1522: United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act	Introduced Mar 16, 2009
	H.R. 1539: To amend title 40, United States Code, to add certain Armed Forces organizations that are exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to the list of organizations eligible for donations of personal property through State agencies.	Introduced Mar 16, 2009
	H.R. 1416: Southern New Jersey Veterans Comprehensive Health Care Act	Introduced Mar 10, 2009
	H.R. 1424: To name the front circle drive in front of the Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility in Iron Mountain, Michigan, as "Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive".	Introduced Mar 10, 2009
	H.R. 1401: VET Corps Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 9, 2009
	S. 543: Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 6, 2009
	H.R. 1335: To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabled.	Introduced Mar 5, 2009
	H.R. 1302: To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health.	Introduced Mar 4, 2009
	H.R. 1308: Veterans Mental Health Screening and Assessment Act	Introduced Mar 4, 2009
	H.R. 1267: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Act of 2009	Introduced Mar 3, 2009
	H.R. 1232: Far South Texas Veterans Medical Center Act of 2009	Introduced Feb 26, 2009
	S. 498: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize dental insurance for veterans and survivors and dependents of veterans, and for other purposes.	Introduced Feb 26, 2009
	H.R. 1197: Medal of Honor Health Care Equity Act of 2009	Introduced Feb 25, 2009
	S. 459: SUPPORT for Substance Use Disorders Act	Introduced Feb 24, 2009
	H.R. 1075: RECOVER Act (Restoring Essential Care for Our Veterans for Effective Recovery)	Introduced Feb 13, 2009
	H.R. 1042: To prohibit the provision of medical treatment to enemy combatants detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in the same facility as a member of the Armed Forces or Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility.	Introduced Feb 12, 2009
	H.R. 1017: Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act	Introduced Feb 12, 2009
	H.R. 1036: Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009	Introduced Feb 12, 2009
	H.R. 1004: Veterans Health Care Full Funding Act	Introduced Feb 11, 2009
	H.R. 972: To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement that certain former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces be at least 60 years of age in order to be eligible to receive health care benefits.	Introduced Feb 10, 2009
	S. 402: Keeping Our Promise to America's Military Veterans Act	Introduced Feb 10, 2009
	S. 404: Veterans' Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2009	Introduced Feb 10, 2009
	H.R. 953: Veterans Travel Tax Relief Act of 2009	Introduced Feb 10, 2009
	H.R. 919: Veterans' Medical Personnel Recruitment and Retention Act of 2009	Introduced Feb 9, 2009
	H.R. 840: Military Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Act	Introduced Feb 3, 2009
	H.R. 816: Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act	Introduced Feb 3, 2009
	H.R. 785: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide outreach and training to certain college and university mental health centers relating to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.	Introduced Jan 28, 2009
	H.R. 784: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress quarterly reports on vacancies in mental health professional positions in Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities.	Introduced Jan 28, 2009
	S. 332: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 27, 2009
	H.Res. 93: Honoring the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire in California and their families for their extraordinary sacrifices serving the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.	Introduced Jan 27, 2009
	H.R. 676: United States National Health Care Act or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act	Introduced Jan 26, 2009
	S. 315: Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 26, 2009
	H.R. 667: Heroes at Home Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 23, 2009
	H.R. 668: Critical Access Hospital Flexibility Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 23, 2009
	S. 307: Critical Access Hospital Flexibility Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 22, 2009
	H.R. 584: Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapies and Alternative Treatments and Fairness Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 15, 2009
	H.R. 568: Veterans Health Care Quality Improvement Act	Introduced Jan 15, 2009
	S. 262: FORCE Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 15, 2009
	S. 239: Veterans Health Equity Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 14, 2009
	S. 246: Veterans Health Care Quality Improvement Act	Introduced Jan 14, 2009
	S. 226: A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Havre, Montana, as the Merril Lundman Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.	Introduced Jan 13, 2009
	H.R. 449: Health Care for America's Heroes Act	Introduced Jan 9, 2009
	H.R. 292: Department of Veterans Affairs Energy Sustainability Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 8, 2009
	H.R. 296: Armed Forces Disability Retirement Enhancement Act	Introduced Jan 8, 2009
	H.R. 237: Military Retiree Health Care Relief Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 7, 2009
	H.R. 270: TRICARE Continuity of Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 7, 2009
	H.R. 228: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility.	Introduced Jan 7, 2009
	H.R. 177: Depleted Uranium Screening and Testing Act	Introduced Jan 6, 2009
	H.R. 190: Veterans Health Equity Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 6, 2009
	H.R. 84: Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act	Introduced Jan 6, 2009
	H.R. 32: Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 6, 2009