HR 2313
104th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Counseling
Health
Korean War, 1950-1953
Mental health services
Preventive medicine
Social Welfare
Veterans' medical care
World War II
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the scope of services provided to veterans in Vet Centers.
Introduced: September 12, 1995
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 15, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
Sep 12, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 12, 1995
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Adds to the medical care authorized to be provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans in vet centers: (1) counseling to combat veterans of World War II or the Korean conflict; (2) preventive health care services; (3) medical services reasonably necessary in preparation for hospital admission; and (4) referral services to assist veterans in obtaining specialized care. Requires a report from the Secretary on the implementation of such additional care.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
Committees of jurisdiction
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