A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide improved medical care to veterans; to provide hospital and medical care to certain dependents and survivors of veterans; to improve recruitment and retention of career personnel in the Department of Medicine and Surgery.

S. 59 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 1973, sponsored by Alan Cranston. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 4, 1973
Policy area: Health
Public law: Public Law 93-82

Sponsor

Alan Cranston (D-CA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 4, 1973
Passed the Senate—
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawAug 2, 1973

Every roll call vote on this bill

To agree to S.RES. 59, a resolution relating to the railroad transportation crisis caused by freight car…Senate · Feb 19, 1973
To pass S. 59, a bill providing improved medical care to veterans, and to certain dependents and survivors…Senate · Mar 6, 1973

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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