S 1688 · 95th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide special psychological adjustment therapy counseling service and follow-up treatment to veterans of the Vietnam era and their dependents who are in need of such assistance because of military service performed during the Vietnam era.

Introduced 1977-06-14· Sponsored by Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1977-06-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide special psychological readjustment therapy and counseling services, and such follow-up treatment as may be necessary, to any veteran of the Vietnam era and to the dependents of any such veteran who is having emotional problems in adjusting to civilian life as the result of psychological disturbances experienced during the Vietnam era. Requires the Administrator to conduct a comprehensive study of the psychological and sociological effects of military service in the Vietnam War and the readjustment and rehabilitation problems related thereto, for the purpose of making recommendations for more effective psychological services by this Act.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat