S. 1717 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.
S. 1717 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Sep 25, 2009, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 25, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 111-82
What it does
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out major medical facility leases in FY2010 in specified locations in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas. Authorizes appropriations for such leases.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 2009
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2009
- Passed the HouseOct 7, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentOct 15, 2009
- Became lawOct 26, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-82. (Oct 26, 2009)
More bills from Daniel K. Akaka in the 111th Congress
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 1963: Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
- S. 3447: Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
- S. 423: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 111th Congress
- 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
- 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…
- S. 1599: Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009
More
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