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H.R.5595: Make Our Veterans Smile Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 12, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
73 (66 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Make Our Veterans Smile Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, beginning on January 1, 2009, to provide non-service-connected dental services and treatment and related dental appliances to all veterans with a service-connected disability. (Current law requires the Secretary to provide such services and treatment only to veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as total.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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March 12, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher Carney (D-Pa.) |