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Veterans' Epilepsy Treatment Act of 2008

Introduced: June 21, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 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
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 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2004 Related bill A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish epilepsy centers of excellence in the Veterans Health Admini…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 29
All 29 Democratic 26 Republican 3
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · May 14, 2008
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · May 14, 2008
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Carson, André
Indiana · May 1, 2008
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Apr 14, 2008
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Mar 6, 2008
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 6, 2008
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Dec 19, 2007
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Dec 13, 2007
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Dec 13, 2007
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Dec 13, 2007
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Dec 13, 2007
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Sep 26, 2007
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Sep 19, 2007
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Sep 7, 2007
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Sep 7, 2007
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Aug 1, 2007
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Aug 1, 2007
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 25, 2007
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 25, 2007
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jul 25, 2007
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jul 25, 2007
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jul 24, 2007
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Green, Al
Texas · Jul 24, 2007
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jul 24, 2007
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jul 23, 2007
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jul 23, 2007
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 19, 2007
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jul 16, 2007
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jul 11, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2818: Veterans' Epilepsy Treatment Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2818/
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"H.R. 2818: Veterans' Epilepsy Treatment Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2818/.
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