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Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act of 1998

Introduced: June 3, 1998 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Oct 10, 1998

See H.R.4110.

Aug 31, 1998

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Aug 3, 1998

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Aug 3, 1998

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Aug 3, 1998

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Aug 3, 1998

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Aug 3, 1998

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6891-6898)

Aug 3, 1998

Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 15, 1998

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.

Jul 15, 1998

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-626.

Jun 24, 1998

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 24, 1998

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 4, 1998

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 4, 1998

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 4, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jun 3, 1998

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jun 3, 1998

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act of 1998 - Authorizes priority hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for any illness for veterans who served on active duty: (1) in a theater of combat operations during a period of war after the Vietnam era; or (2) in combat against a hostile force after the date of enactment of this Act. Allows such priority notwithstanding that there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that such condition is attributable to such service. Extends through December 31, 2001, the authority for the provision of such services to other Persian Gulf War veterans. Authorizes priority service for a period of five years after discharge or release. Requires a report from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the Congress on the experiences under the priority care.

Directs the Secretary to establish in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs a National Center for the Study of War-Related Illnesses to promote the clinical, research, and educational activities of the VHA with respect to war- related illnesses, including medically unexplained illnesses.

Directs the Secretary to contract with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for the review of a methodology which could be used by the Department to determine the efficacy of treatments furnished to, and health outcomes of, Persian Gulf War veterans who have been treated for illnesses which may be associated with their service. Requires an implementation report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans' committees.

Authorizes the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Defense to contract with NAS to develop a curriculum pertaining to the care and treatment of Persian Gulf War veterans who have ill-defined or undiagnosed illnesses for use in the continuing medical education of both general and specialty physicians providing care to such veterans.

Amends the Persian Gulf War Veterans' Health Status Act to direct Federal department or agency heads designated by the President to establish within their respective departments an advisory committee to advise on proposed research studies, plans, or strategies relating to the health consequences of military service in the Persian Gulf theater of operations. Requires: (1) related reports; and (2) the public availability of all research findings.

What's happening now October 10, 1998

See H.R.4110.

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