S 481
109th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Environmental Protection
Health
Hospital care
Radiation victims
Veterans' medical care
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years after discharge or release.
Introduced: March 1, 2005
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 9, 2005
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-217.
Mar 1, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 1, 2005
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Extends from two years to five years following discharge or release the eligibility period for veterans who served in combat during or after the Persian Gulf War to receive hospital care, medical services, or nursing home care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, notwithstanding a lack of evidence to conclude that their condition is attributable to such service.
What's happening now
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-217.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1