HR 4488 · 106th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Women Vietnam Veterans' Children's Birth Defects Benefits Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.(2000-06-23)
Plain Language Summary
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Women Vietnam Veterans' Children's Birth Defects Benefits Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a child of a woman Vietnam veteran who is suffering from a covered birth defect (birth defects other than spina bifida and those resulting from a familial disorder, birth-related injury, or fetal or neonatal infirmity with well-established causes) with necessary health care to address the defect and any associated disability. Authorizes the Secretary to provide vocational training to such a child if the achievement of a vocational goal is reasonably feasible. Directs the Secretary to pay a monthly allowance, based on the degree of disability, to any child of a woman Vietnam veteran who suffers from a disability resulting from a covered birth defect which results in permanent impairment of a physical or mental function. Prohibits such allowance from affecting the right to receive other veterans' benefits or compensation.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 4488, Women Vietnam Veterans' Children's Benefits Act of 2000
Jun 29, 2000Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on May 18, 2000
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Cosponsors (20)
19 Democrats1 Independent