H.R. 3441 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3441 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jul 31, 2009, sponsored by Michael Arcuri with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 31, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to automatically enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical system certain veterans who served on active duty in combat operations during a period of war after the Persian Gulf War or in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities after November 11, 1998. Gives such veterans the option of declining enrollment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Arcuri (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 31, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Oct 1, 2009)
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- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
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