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US S3372

US S3372
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
12/09/2021
In Committee
12/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen bene- fits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida. The key provisions include: (1) defining "covered child" as a child eligible for health care and benefits under this chapter, and "covered veteran" as an individual whose children are eligible; (2) establishing an advisory council to solicit feedback from covered children and veterans on the provided health care and benefits; (3) requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish care and coordination teams to regularly contact covered children; and (4) ensuring that covered children receive health care and benefits for the duration of their lives, even if their parent(s) pass away.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 07/13/2022)

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