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CA SJR9

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Tom Berryhill

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to maintain Veterans Affairs healthcare for veterans in Enrollment Priority Groups 7 and 8, who have no service-connected disabilities and limited incomes

  • Calls on Congress to honor President Lincoln's commitment to care for those who served and their families, and to remember lifetime healthcare promises made to WWII veterans

  • Requests Congress establish clear and concise measures to clarify previous laws affecting veterans that are currently subject to legal challenges

  • Expresses concern that proposed congressional budget reductions could increase homelessness among veterans and burden those with posttraumatic stress disorder

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of this resolution to the President, Vice President, congressional leadership, and California's federal representatives

Legislative Description

Veterans' health care.

Last Action

Hearing postponed by committee.

6/13/2011

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs6/2/2011
Rules5/25/2011

Full Bill Text

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