HR 2413 · 103th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide health care for veterans of the Persian Gulf War.

Introduced 1993-06-15· Sponsored by Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5]· 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 Hospitals and Health Care.(1993-06-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide hospital care, and authorizes the Secretary to provide nursing home care, to a veteran exposed to an environmental hazard. Makes a veteran exposed to a toxic substance or an environmental hazard during the Persian Gulf War eligible for hospital and nursing home care for any disability for which a need for treatment is determined by the Secretary before October 1, 1994, notwithstanding whether it is medically evident that such disability is associated with such exposure. Extends the provision of such care through FY 1996. Makes such veterans eligible through such period for outpatient care for any disability for which a need for treatment is determined before October 1, 1994.…

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