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H.R.1588: Comprehensive Assistance for Veterans Exposed to Traumatic Stressors Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 13, 2005
- Latest Major Action Nov. 3, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
111 (108 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Comprehensive Assistance for Veterans Exposed to Traumatic Stressors Act of 2005 - Extends eligibility for readjustment counseling services for Vietnam-era veterans. Requires implementation of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-Department of Defense (DOD) Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund. Requires: (1) the DOD to assist the VA with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health-related data collection; (2) substance use...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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April 13, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Lane A. Evans (D-Ill.) |