HR 2818 110th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Access to health care Brain Department of Veterans Affairs Education Epilepsy Executive reorganization Federal advisory bodies Government Operations and Politics Head injuries Health Higher education Medical education Medical research Science, Technology, Communications Veterans' hospitals Veterans' medical care War casualties

Veterans' Epilepsy Treatment Act of 2008

Introduced: June 21, 2007 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jun 25, 2008

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 837.

Jun 24, 2008

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Jun 24, 2008

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

Jun 24, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5944-5945)

Jun 24, 2008

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5944-5945)

Jun 24, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2818.

Jun 24, 2008

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5944-5949)

Jun 24, 2008

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

Jun 19, 2008

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 457.

Jun 19, 2008

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-722.

Jun 11, 2008

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 11, 2008

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 5, 2008

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Jun 5, 2008

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 15, 2008

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Jun 29, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jun 21, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jun 21, 2007

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans' Epilepsy Treatment Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate an epilepsy center of excellence at each of the five centers currently designated for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research, education, and clinical activities on complex multi-trauma associated with combat injuries.

Requires each center to: (1) employ expert clinical and research staff, including board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons; and (2) among other things, research the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term effects of epilepsy, and develop a national system of coordinated care for veterans with epilepsy.

Directs the Secretary to designate a national coordinator for epilepsy programs.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now June 25, 2008

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 837.

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