Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013

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Congressional Summary of S 932

Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013 - Authorizes the provision of advance appropriations for the following discretionary (under current law, medical care) accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): (1) Veterans Health Administration Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical Research and Support; (2) National Cemetery Administration; and (3) Veterans Benefits Administration, Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program.

Authorizes the provision of advance appropriations for the following VA discretionary administration accounts: (1) general operating expenses, (2) information technology systems, (3) the Office of the Inspector General, (4) construction for major and minor projects, and (5) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries.

Current Status of Bill S 932

Bill S 932 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2013. Bill S 932 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2013.  Bill S 932's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of November 19, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 932

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 932

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

AppropriationsBuilding constructionCemeteries and funeralsComputers and information technologyDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth facilities and institutionsIndian social and development programsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical researchVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 932

Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for advance appropriations for certain discretionary accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013
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