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HR 1762 106th Congress House

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the scope of the respite care program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced: May 11, 1999 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment service contractsHealthRespite care
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
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May 20, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 11, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 11, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 20, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish respite care services (currently, only hospital or nursing home care) to all veterans enrolled (currently, eligible) for such services. Removes the requirement that such services be furnished in a Department of Veterans Affairs facility.

Authorizes the Secretary, in furnishing such services, to enter into contract arrangements.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1762: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the scope of the respite care program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1762/
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"H.R. 1762: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the scope of the respite care program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1762/.
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H.R. 1762, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1762/.
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[H.R. 1762: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the scope of the respite care program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.](https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1762/)
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