HR 3586 · 98th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to require the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to establish a post-traumatic stress disorder program for Vietnam era veterans at the Veterans' Administration hospital in Brecksville, Ohio.

Introduced 1983-07-18· Sponsored by Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1983-07-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a post-traumatic stress disorder program at the Veterans Administration hospital in Brecksville, Ohio. Requires such program to provide treatment for any veteran who incurred such a disorder as a result of active duty service in Vietnam during the Vietnam era. Directs the Administrator to establish an advisory committee of representatives from Vietnam era and other veterans and community groups. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (11)

7 Democrats4 Republicans