Medal of Honor Health Care Equity Act of 2009

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Bill Number

HR 1197

Introduced

Feb 25, 2009

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Medal of Honor Health Care Equity Act of 2009 - Assigns a priority status for Medal of Honor recipients equal to that of former prisoners of war or Purple Heart recipients with respect to the provision of veterans' hospital care and medical services provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Actions

Jul 9, 2009

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jul 9, 2009

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 18, 2009

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 27, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 25, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 25, 2009

Introduced in House

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