S-695 : Still Just a Bill


Veterans Paralympic Act of 2013 - Extends, until FY2018, the yearly: (1) $2 million appropriations authorization for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team; and (2) $8 million appropriations authorization, with amounts appropriated remaining available without fiscal year limitation, for grants to U.S. Paralympics, Inc.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-06-12CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.Senate
2013-04-10IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2566)Senate
2013-04-10IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Athletes
  • Disability assistance
  • Olympic games
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation
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