S. 1156 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
S. 1156 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on May 23, 2003, sponsored by Arlen Specter with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 23, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 108-170
What it does
Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003 - Title I: Health Care Authorities and Related Matters - (Sec. 101) Removes the requirement that former prisoners of war must have been detained or interned for at least 90 days in order to be eligible for veterans' outpatient dental care.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Arlen Specter (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 21, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentNov 25, 2003
- Became lawDec 6, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-170. (Dec 6, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 21, 2003 · Passed423–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement ActHouse · Nov 21, 2003
More bills from Arlen Specter in the 108th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
- H.R. 100: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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