S. 1235 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
S. 1235 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 14, 2005, sponsored by Larry Craig. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 109-233
What it does
Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 - Title I: Housing Matters - (Sec. 101) Permits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary), in the case of a service-disabled veteran who is residing, but does not intend to permanently reside, in a residence owned by a member of the veteran's family, to assist the veteran in acquiring such adaptations determined reasonably necessary due to the veteran's dis…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 14, 2005
- Passed the SenateMay 25, 2006
- Passed the HouseMay 22, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJun 7, 2006
- Became lawJun 15, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-233. (Jun 15, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 22, 2006 · Passed372–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans Benefits Improvement ActHouse · May 22, 2006
More bills from Larry Craig in the 109th Congress
- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
- S. 1131: Idaho Land Enhancement Act
- S. 3421: Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006
- S. 359: Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3200: Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Enhancement Act of 2005
- H.R. 4326: To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a contract for the nuclear refueling and…
- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
- H.R. 2863: Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of…
- H.R. 1815: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
- S. 2271: USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006
- H.R. 5037: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
- S. 3930: Military Commissions Act of 2006
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