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H.R.79: Dependent Care Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 18, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Dependent Care Act of 2011 - 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...
(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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Jan. 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |