To establish a program of marriage and family counseling for certain veterans of the Persian Gulf War and the spouses and families of such veterans.
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a program for furnishing marriage and family counseling services to: (1) veterans who were awarded a campaign medal for active duty service during the Persian Gulf War; (2) veterans who, while on active duty, were ordered to duty at another location in support of operations of the armed forces during such War; (3) reservists who were called or ordered to active duty during such War; and (4) their spouses, dependents, and parents. Authorizes the Secretary to provide marriage and family counseling services that the Secretary determines, based on an assessment by a mental-health professional, are necessary for the amelioration of psychological, marital, or familial difficulties resulting from such active-duty service. Outlines provisions concerning the manner in which such services will be furnished, as well as qualifications required of the marriage and family counselors performing such services. Directs the Secretary of Defense to transfer to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs specified funds for each of FY 1992 through 1994 to carry out this Act. Terminates the program at the end of FY 1994. Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to the Congress on such program.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.