A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring veterans health care programs, and for other purposes.
Veterans' Health Programs Extension Act of 1985 - Extends through FY 1988 the Veterans Administration's program for the treatment and rehabilitation of veterans suffering from alcohol or drug abuse dependencies or disabilities in halfway houses and other community-based programs. Requires a report to the Congress by the Administrator concerning such program.
Removes the ceiling on the authorization of appropriations for grants to States for veterans' homes. Eliminates the restriction on the percent of appropriations under such grant program which may go to any one State.
Became Public Law No: 99-166.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Executive Comment Requested from VA.
For Further Action See H.R.505.
Referred to Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Executive Comment Received From VA.
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