HR 3528 · 102th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To establish a program of marriage and family counseling for certain veterans of the Persian Gulf War and the spouses and families of such veterans.

Introduced 1991-10-08· Sponsored by Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.(1991-10-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a program for furnishing marriage and family counseling services to: (1) veterans who were awarded a campaign medal for active duty service during the Persian Gulf War; (2) veterans who, while on active duty, were ordered to duty at another location in support of operations of the armed forces during such War; (3) reservists who were called or ordered to active duty during such War; and (4) their spouses, dependents, and parents. Authorizes the Secretary to provide marriage and family counseling services that the Secretary determines, based on an assessment by a mental-health professional, are necessary for the amelioration of psychological, marital, or familial difficulties resulting from such active-duty service. Outlines provisions concerning the manner in which such services will be furnished, as well as qualifications required of the marriage and family counselors performing such services. Directs the Secretary of Defense to transfer to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs specified funds for each of FY 1992 through 1994 to carry out this Act. Terminates the program at the end of FY 1994. Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affa…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans