H.R. 4231 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act of 2007
H.R. 4231 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Nov 15, 2007, sponsored by Steve Kagen with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to establish and implement a pilot program to provide mental health counseling services to eligible veterans at non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Kagen (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 15, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Nov 16, 2007)
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