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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jul 24, 2006
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors the National Association of State Veterans Homes and the 119 state veterans homes providing long-term care to veterans.
Commends all individuals who work in, or on behalf of, state veterans homes for their contributions in caring for elderly and disabled veterans.
Recognizes the importance of the partnership between the states and the Department of Veterans Affairs in providing long-term care to veterans.
Affirms the support of Congress for continuation of the state homes program to address the known and anticipated needs of veterans for institutional long-term care services.
People & committees
Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] · R–CT
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5636-5637)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5636-5637)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 347.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5636-5638)
Mr. Bradley (NH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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