A Bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise and improve certain health-care programs of the Veteran's Administration, to authorize the construction, alteration, and acquisition of certain medical facilities, and to expand certain benefits for disabled veterans; and for other purposes.

S. 7 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 1979, sponsored by Alan Cranston. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 15, 1979
Policy area: Health
Public law: Public Law 96-22

Sponsor

Alan Cranston (D-CA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 15, 1979
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawJun 13, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To agree to a substitute for the proxmire amendment to S. 7, a bill to revise and improve certain health…Senate · May 16, 1979
To amend the matsunaga amendment to S. 7, a bill dealing with veterans health care. The cranston amendment…Senate · May 16, 1979
To amend the pressler amendment (see RC 99) to S. 7, a veterans health care bill. The heinz amendment…Senate · May 16, 1979
To amend S. 7, a veterans health care bill, by allowing vietnam-ERA veterans who need readjustment…Senate · May 16, 1979
To agree to a conference report on S. 7, the veterans' health care amendments of 1979. (motion passed)House · May 30, 1979

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