H.R. 3447 · 107th Congress · 2001–2002
To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain qualified nurses for the Veterans Health Administration, to provide an additional basis for establishing the inability of veterans to defray expenses of necessary medical care, to enhance certain health care programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purpose
H.R. 3447 in the 107th Congress (2001–2002) became law — introduced on Dec 11, 2001, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith.
During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 11, 2001
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 107-135
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 11, 2001
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawJan 23, 2002
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