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Amendment Number
255
Purpose
An amendment comprised of 4 amendments offered en bloc to provide $1.7 billion for "Medical Care" for veterans; $3 million for establishment of a presumption of service-connection for the occurence of Hepatitis C in veterans; $24 million for "Medical Research"; and $871.7 million for "Readjustment Benefits". Funds would be designated as emergency in nature.
Congress
107
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 26, 2001
Latest Action Text
Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Filner amendments (A010). The amendments sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Latest Action Time
20:08:52
Submitted Date
Jul 26, 2001
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 255 — Informed