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H.R. 809 (112th)

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in each facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs a Women Veterans Bill of Rights.

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Introduced

18 February 2011

Last action

15 March 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

3 January 2025

Healthcare · Defence

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the Women Veterans Bill of Rights is displayed prominently in each VA facility and distributed widely to such veterans. Enumerates health care rights to be included in the Bill of Rights, including the right to: (1) coordinated, comprehensive, primary women's health care at every VA medical facility; (2) treatment by clinicians with specific training and experience in women's health issues; and (3) gender equity in access to and the provision of clinical health care services.

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Timeline

  1. 18 February 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 March 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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