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- BILL1. H.R.5055 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of a memorial honoring the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 06/27/2002) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2002 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-18 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-589. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5017) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 1.
H.R.5055 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
To authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of a memorial honoring the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 06/27/2002) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
Senate - 07/23/2002 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5017) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- LAW2. H.R.4085 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/09/2002) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/23/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-247. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: H.R. 4085, as passed House, was the Veterans' and Survivors' Benefits Expansion Act of 2002. The Senate changed the measure to the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002. As enacted into law, H.R. 4085 covers only the veterans' cost-of-living adjustment (the... Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Introduced
- 2.
H.R.4085 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/09/2002) Cosponsors: (23)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
10/23/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-247. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Notes:
H.R. 4085, as passed House, was the Veterans' and Survivors' Benefits Expansion Act of 2002. The Senate changed the measure to the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002. As enacted into law, H.R. 4085 covers only the veterans' cost-of-living adjustment (the...
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- Introduced
- BILL3. H.R.3731 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase amounts available to State approving agencies to ascertain the qualifications of educational institutions for furnishing courses of education to veterans and eligible persons under the Montgomery GI Bill and under other programs of education administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 02/13/2002) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 10/08/2002 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S. 2237, which became Public Law 107-330 on 12/6/2002. Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- Introduced
- 3.
H.R.3731 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase amounts available to State approving agencies to ascertain the qualifications of educational institutions for furnishing courses of education to veterans and eligible persons under the Montgomery GI Bill and under other programs of education administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 02/13/2002) Cosponsors: (21)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
Senate - 10/08/2002 Received in the Senate. (All Actions)
Notes:
For further action, see S. 2237, which became Public Law 107-330 on 12/6/2002.
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This bill has the status Passed House
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- Introduced
- LAW4. H.R.3447 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 12/11/2001) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 01/23/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-135. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Introduced
- 4.
H.R.3447 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 12/11/2001) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
01/23/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-135. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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- Introduced
- BILL5. H.R.3423 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To amend title 38, United States Code, to enact into law eligibility of certain Reservists and their dependents for burial in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 12/06/2001) Cosponsors: (17) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 12/20/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-346. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 11/19/2001 H10476-10477) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 5.
H.R.3423 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to enact into law eligibility of certain Reservists and their dependents for burial in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 12/06/2001) Cosponsors: (17)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
Senate - 12/20/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-346. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- Introduced
- LAW6. H.R.3253 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 11/08/2001) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/07/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-287. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Introduced
- 6.
H.R.3253 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 11/08/2001) Cosponsors: (14)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
11/07/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-287. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Introduced
- BILL7. H.R.3240 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Reservists Education Protection Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 11/07/2001) Cosponsors: (34) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/28/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- Introduced
- 7.
H.R.3240 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Reservists Education Protection Act of 2001
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 11/07/2001) Cosponsors: (34)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 01/28/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Passed House
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- Introduced
- LAW8. H.R.2716 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 08/02/2001) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Financial Services Latest Action: 12/21/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-95. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Introduced
- 8.
H.R.2716 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 08/02/2001) Cosponsors: (10)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Financial Services
Latest Action:
12/21/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-95. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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- Introduced
- LAW9. H.R.2540 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 07/18/2001) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/21/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-94. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: As introduced and passed House, H.R. 2540 covered a variety of veterans' benefits. As passed Senate and enacted into law, the bill narrowed to become the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001, which provided a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for veterans' disability benefit... Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Introduced
- 9.
H.R.2540 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 07/18/2001) Cosponsors: (32)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
12/21/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-94. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Notes:
As introduced and passed House, H.R. 2540 covered a variety of veterans' benefits. As passed Senate and enacted into law, the bill narrowed to become the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001, which provided a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for veterans' disability benefit...
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This bill has the status Became Law
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- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-13 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-21 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 107-94. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW10. H.R.1291 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/29/2001) Cosponsors: (105) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/27/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-103. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: H.R. 1291 included provisions from several other veterans' benefit bills. Provisions from H.R. 2540 came from the version as introduced and passed House. H.R. 2540 subsequently narrowed and was enacted as the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001. Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-06-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 166).(text: CR H3212) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-08 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1088 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-13 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13227-13243; text as Senate agreed to House amendments: CR S1327-13234) [externalActionCode] => 20500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-18 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-27 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 107-103. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 10.
H.R.1291 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/29/2001) Cosponsors: (105)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
12/27/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-103. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Notes:
H.R. 1291 included provisions from several other veterans' benefit bills. Provisions from H.R. 2540 came from the version as introduced and passed House. H.R. 2540 subsequently narrowed and was enacted as the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001.
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-06-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 166).(text: CR H3212) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-08 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1088 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-27 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 107-103. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- BILL11. H.R.811 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans Hospital Emergency Repair Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/01/2001) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 03/28/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-03-26 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-28. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-03-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 64).(text: CR H1137-1138) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 11.
H.R.811 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Veterans Hospital Emergency Repair Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/01/2001) Cosponsors: (25)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
Senate - 03/28/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-03-26 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-28. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-03-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 64).(text: CR H1137-1138) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- LAW12. H.R.801 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans' Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 02/28/2001) Cosponsors: (40) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 06/05/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-14. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-03-26 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-27. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-03-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 63).(text: CR H1126-1130) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-05-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-05-24 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 19000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-05-25 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-06-05 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 107-14. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 12.
H.R.801 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Veterans' Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 02/28/2001) Cosponsors: (40)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
06/05/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-14. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-03-26 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-27. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-03-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 63).(text: CR H1126-1130) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-05-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
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- Introduced
- BILL13. H.R.3199 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) Veterans Health Professionals Educational Amendments of 1989 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 08/04/1989) Cosponsors: (55) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/15/1990 Provisions Included In H.R.1199 (Section 205). (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1989-10-26 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 101-312. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1989-10-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 13.
H.R.3199 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
Veterans Health Professionals Educational Amendments of 1989
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 08/04/1989) Cosponsors: (55)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 08/15/1990 Provisions Included In H.R.1199 (Section 205). (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1989-10-26 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 101-312. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1989-10-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced