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S.2417: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish care for newborn children of women veterans receiving maternity care, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced May 13, 2004
- Latest Major Action June 22, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide up to 14 days of care following birth for the newborn child of a woman veteran receiving maternity care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs if the child was delivered in a Department facility or a Department-contracted facility.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| May 13, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) |