HR 6122
110th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Case management
Education
Health
Health education
Higher education
Medical education
Medical personnel
Medical tests
Pain
Veterans' medical care
Veterans Pain Care Act of 2008
Introduced: May 21, 2008
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 10, 2008
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Jul 10, 2008
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 23, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 21, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4432)
May 21, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Pain Care Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on the management of pain experienced by veterans, including department-wide management of acute and chronic pain, the standard of care, the consistent application of pain assessments, health care personnel education and training, and education for veterans and their families.
What's happening now
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Committees of jurisdiction
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