(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 26, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Revises provisions concerning the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse a veteran for the cost of emergency care provided in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility to provide that, if the veteran has contractual or legal recourse against a third party that would, in part, extinguish the veteran's liability to the provider of the emergency treatment and payment for the treatment may be made by both the VA and the third party, the amount payable by the VA shall be that which exceeds the cost payable by the third party. Prohibits the Secretary from reimbursing a veteran for any copayment or other charge owed to a third party under a health plan contract.
Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse a veteran for the cost of the emergency care described above which is provided before the enactment of this Act, if the Secretary determines that it is appropriate under the circumstances.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
Mrs. Halvorson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4069-4070)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1377.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4069)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4069)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13468-13469)
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13468-13469)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 111-137.
Became Public Law No: 111-137.
Enacted as Public Law 111-137
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