US HB3283 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 21 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-07-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 21 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-07-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay travel expenses for veterans receiving treatment at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities at the rate of 41.5 cents per mile. (Under current law the rate is that provided to federal employees in connection with the performance of official duties.) Requires an annual report concerning such expenses.
Title
To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for reimbursement of certain travel at a set rate, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
| Rep. Ciro Rodriguez [D-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | |
| 2009-07-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Health care coverage and access
Transportation costs
Veterans' medical care
Health care coverage and access
Transportation costs
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/3283/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr3283/BILLS-111hr3283ih.pdf |
