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US S3372
US S3372A 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
12/09/2021
In Committee
12/09/2021
12/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3372/all-info | 12/10/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3372/BILLS-117s3372is.pdf | 12/23/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3372/BILLS-117s3372is.pdf.pdf | 12/23/2021 |
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