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H.R. 5014 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

To clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

H.R. 5014 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Apr 14, 2010, sponsored by Bob Filner with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 14, 2010
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Public law
Public Law 111-173

What it does

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include children of Vietnam War and certain Korean War veterans receiving care and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for spina bifida-related medical conditions and children of women Vietnam veterans born with certain birth defects as meeting the definition of minimum essential coverage under requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bob Filner (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 14, 2010
  • Passed the HouseMay 12, 2010
  • Passed the SenateMay 18, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentMay 21, 2010
  • Became lawMay 27, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-173. (May 27, 2010)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · May 12, 2010 · Passed
    417–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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