HR 10882 · 93th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Vietnam Era Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act

Introduced 1973-10-12· Sponsored by Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1973-10-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Vietnam Era Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act - Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to initiate and carry out a special psychiatric, psychological, and counseling program for veterans of the Vietnam era, especially former prisoners of war and their dependents who are experiencing psychological problems as the result of the military service performed by such veterans. Provides that the participation of any veteran or dependent in such program shall be wholly voluntary and shall not be a prerequisite to eligibility for any other service or assistance. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 620A).…

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Cosponsors (17)

17 Democrats