HR 6466
111th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Domestic violence and child abuse
Family relationships
Mental health
Veterans' medical care
Dependent Care Act of 2010
Introduced: December 1, 2010
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 1, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 1, 2010
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Dependent Care Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide health care for the physical and mental injuries suffered by a spouse, child, or dependent parent victim of abuse by a veteran who is enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system and has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury, as long as such victim is not eligible for medical coverage under a federal or state program or otherwise covered by a private medical insurance policy.
Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees addressing any VA challenges or concerns in verifying psychological abuse in such individuals.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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