HR 3499 · 97th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-05-07· Sponsored by Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 97-72.(1981-11-03)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1981-06-16
Yea 99Nay 0
PassedSenate · 1981-06-16
Yea 99Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1981-06-02
Yea 388Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1981-06-02
Yea 388Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans' Health Care Act of 1981 - Extends from December 31, 1981, to September 30, 1982, the authority of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to contract for hospital care or medical services in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands without reference to patient loads or incidence of provision of medical services for veterans treated by the Veterans' Administration in the contiguous 48 states. Authorizes the Administrator to furnish hospital care or nursing home care to a veteran of the Vietnam-era determined to be in need of such care for the treatment of a condition that may be associated with exposure to Agent Orange. Extends through September 30, 1984 (three additional years) the period during which Vietnam-era veterans may initially request psychological readjustment counseling. Permits the Administrator to provide medical care for survivors and dependents of certain veterans in Veterans' Administration medical facilities not being utilized for the care of eligible veterans. Extends through September 30, 1986 the period during which, the President may authorize the Administrator to provide for payments for hospital care and medical services in the Veterans' Memorial Medical C…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans