A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that per diem payments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the care of veterans in State homes shall not be used to offset or reduce other payments made to assist veterans.

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Bill Number

S 2327

Introduced

Apr 21, 2004

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Collection of accounts Economics and Public Finance Grants-in-aid Health Soldiers' homes Veterans' benefits Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to state that per diem payments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the care of veterans in State homes shall not be considered a liability of a third party, or otherwise utilized to offset or reduce any other payment made to assist veterans.

Actions

Jun 22, 2004

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Apr 21, 2004

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4227)
Apr 21, 2004

Introduced in Senate

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