Rural Veterans Care Act of 2006
Summary
Rural Veterans Care Act of 2006 - Establishes the Assistant Secretary for Rural Affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs to: (1) formulate and implement all Department policies and procedures that affect veterans living in rural areas; (2) carry out demonstration projects to examine alternatives for expanding veterans' care in rural areas; (3) reevaluate, and revise as necessary, Department guidance and procedures related to the use of fee basis care nationwide; and (4) establish and operate at least one and up to five centers of excellence for rural health research, education, and clinical activities.
Directs the Secretary to conduct a pilot program for improving the access of veterans who reside in highly rural or geographically remote areas to certain health care services.
Timeline
- May 11, 2006Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-737.
- Mar 16, 2006Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2324-2326)
- Mar 16, 2006Introduced in Senate
Cosponsors
- Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] R-SD
- Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] D-HI
- Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] D-ND
- Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] D-AR
- Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] D-SD
- Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] R-MT
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] R-AK
- Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] R-WY
- Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] D-MT
- Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] D-ND
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] D-WA
- Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] D-AR
- Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] R-NC
- Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] R-WY
In the News
- ‘They have accepted defeat in rural polls’: Punjab CM Mann slams Congress, SAD | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
- Punjab rural polls: Punjab CM Mann slams Congress, SAD for 'high-handedness' charge; says they accepted defeat - The Hindu
- Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann blasts Congress, Akalis as bellyaching ahead of Panchayat elections - The Tribune
- Minority Tax Certificate Proposal Secures Senate Backers. - Insideradio.com
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