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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009

4/7/2025, 3:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6599

Bill 110 hr 6599, also known as the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009, was introduced in the US Congress to provide funding for military construction projects and veterans affairs programs for the fiscal year 2009. The bill aimed to allocate resources to support the construction and maintenance of military facilities, as well as to improve healthcare services and benefits for veterans.

Key provisions of the bill included funding for military construction projects such as the construction of new military bases, the renovation of existing facilities, and the maintenance of military infrastructure. Additionally, the bill allocated resources to improve healthcare services for veterans, including funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide medical care, mental health services, and other support programs for veterans.

The bill also included provisions to address issues such as homelessness among veterans, by providing funding for programs to assist homeless veterans in finding housing and support services. Furthermore, the bill aimed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of veterans affairs programs by allocating resources for technology upgrades and modernization efforts. Overall, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009, sought to ensure that the needs of military personnel and veterans were met through adequate funding for construction projects and support programs. The bill was passed by Congress and signed into law, providing critical resources to support the men and women who have served in the US military.

Current Status of Bill HR 6599

Bill HR 6599 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 24, 2008. Bill HR 6599 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on July 24, 2008.  Bill HR 6599's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 945. as of September 8, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6599

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6599

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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