I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3895 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2012 Mr. Miller of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to clarify that all veterans programs are exempt from sequestration.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Protect VA Healthcare Act of 2012.

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Clarification of exemption for all veterans programs

(a)

In general

Section 256(e)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended by striking subparagraph (E) (relating to veterans’ medical care). (b)

Conforming amendment

The subsection heading of section 256(e) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended by striking the comma after centers and by striking and veterans’ medical care.