Amendment fences $20 million of the funds in the bill for suicide prevention and outreach for veterans; provides a reduction in wait times for mental health services; increases research funding by $22 million offset by a similar amount reduction in general administration funding; and sets aside $100,000 for a study of VA historic properties.

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Amendment Number
409
Description
Amendment fences $20 million of the funds in the bill for suicide prevention and outreach for veterans; provides a reduction in wait times for mental health services; increases research funding by $22 million offset by a similar amount reduction in general administration funding; and sets aside $100,000 for a study of VA historic properties.
Purpose
An amendment to redirect funds for the medical services and general administration divisions of the Veterans Health Administration.
Congress
112
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 2, 2011
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
20:00:51
Submitted Date
Jun 2, 2011
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 11, 2021
Amendment 409 — Informed