S. 514 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Deborah Sampson Act
S. 514 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 14, 2019, sponsored by Jon Tester with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Deborah Sampson Act This bill implements or expands various programs and services related to health care, readjustment assistance, legal and supportive services, newborn care, and benefits for women veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 16 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536. (Sep 15, 2020)
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