A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish necessary hospital care and medical services to each priority 8 veteran (low-priority, middle income veterans) affected by Hurricane Katrina as if such veteran was enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs annual patient enrollment system and was eligible for such care under certain higher priority standards. Prohibits the collection of copayments from such veterans for such care (including for medications).

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Timeline

1. 8 September 2005

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9849-9850)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 September 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9849)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 September 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 8 September 2005 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 September 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 September 2005

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 8 September 2005

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Sponsors

• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssva00 · Standing

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