S. 1963 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
S. 1963 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Oct 28, 2009, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes 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
- Oct 28, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 111-163
What it does
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 - Title I: Caregiver Support - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of any veteran who: (1) is undergoing medical discharge from the Armed Forces; (2) has a serious injury incurred or aggravated in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001; and (3) is in need of persona…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 28, 2009
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2009
- Passed the HouseApr 21, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentApr 27, 2010
- Became lawMay 5, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-163. (May 5, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 21, 2010 · Passed419–0 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Nov 19, 2009 · Bill Passed98–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To transfer funding for the United Nations contributions to offset costs of providing assistance to family…Senate · Nov 19, 2009
- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve…Senate · Nov 19, 2009
- To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the…House · Apr 21, 2010
More bills from Daniel K. Akaka in the 111th Congress
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- S. 3447: Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
- S. 423: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 3162: A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes…
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
- 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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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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