S 2494 · 106th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Children of Female Vietnam Veterans' Benefits Act of 2000
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3261-3262)(2000-05-02)
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Children of Female Vietnam Veterans' Benefits Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to identify birth defects of children of female Vietnam veterans that: (1) are associated with service during the Vietnam era; and (2) result in the permanent physical or mental disability of such children. Excludes spina bifida from such defects, along with familial or birth-related defects or injuries. Directs the Secretary to provide to such children 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 to such a child, the amount to be determined through a schedule rating the various covered defects and disabilities and their degree. Prohibits individuals receiving benefits or assistance under these provisions from receiving benefits or assistance under provisions authorizing benefits for children of Vietnam veterans who are born with spina bifida. Prohibits the provision of any assistance or benefits where affirmative evidence shows the birth defect to be the result of somet…
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