Keeping Our Promise to America's Military Veterans Act

Summary

Keeping Our Promise to America's Military Veterans Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that, in order to express the gratitude of the American people for the sacrifices of America's veterans and their families, legislation should be enacted that: (1) assures timely and adequate funding of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), especially for medical care activities; (2) improves the ability of the VA's Veterans Benefits Administration to provide timely and accurate decisions on claims for veterans benefits; (3) assures that the VA provides timely access to high-quality treatment for mental health conditions; and (4) facilitates a seamless transition from military to civilian life for members separating from the Armed Forces and their families.

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Timeline

1. 10 February 2009

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 February 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2080)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 February 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 10 February 2009 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 February 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 February 2009

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 February 2009

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Sponsors

• Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Susan Collins · R · Sponsor
• · ssva00 · Standing

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