Public Law 110-157 · H.R. 797 · Became law

Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

Official title: “To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve low-vision benefits matters, matters relating to burial and memorial affairs, and other matters under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”

Earlier names of the bill: “Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act”, “Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007”.

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it by voice vote on December 11, 2007. A voice vote records no individual votes. The House agreed by adopting H.Res. 855.

The Senate passed it without objection on December 17, 2007. No individual votes are recorded.

It became law on December 26, 2007.

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