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H.R. 3418 104th Congress House

Persian Gulf Syndrome Health Benefits Extension Act of 1996

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to extend priority health care to veterans who served during the Persian Gulf War in Israel or Turkey.

Introduced: May 8, 1996 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Environmental ProtectionEuropeGulf War syndromeHealth
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Hospital careIsraelLong-term careMiddle East and North AfricaNursing homesPersian Gulf WarTurkeyVeterans' medical care
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 17, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1304-1305)
Jun 13, 1996
For Further Action See H.R.3643.
May 16, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
May 8, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 8, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E733)
May 8, 1996
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 17, 1996

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1304-1305)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Persian Gulf Syndrome Health Benefits Extension Act of 1996 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to extend priority health care to veterans exposed to a toxic substance or environmental hazard while serving in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf War.

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  • HR 3643 Procedurally related To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend through December 31, 1998, the period during which the Secretary of Ve…
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3418: Persian Gulf Syndrome Health Benefits Extension Act of 1996. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3418/
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