Number: RL32975
Title: Veterans' Medical Care: FY2006 Appropriations
Authors: Sidath Viranga Panangala, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report provides: (1) an overview of the federal appropriation process; (2) an overview of VHA's enrollment process and its enrollment priority groups; (3) a summary of funding levels for VHA for FY2005; (4) a discussion of the FY2005 and FY2006 budget shortfall; (5) a discussion of supplemental appropriations for expenses related to Gulf Coast hurricanes and avian flu preparation; and (6) an analysis of total VHA funding for FY2006, followed by a discussion of the Administration's major budget proposals for FY2006.
Pages: 30
Date: January 17, 2006