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HR 2535 - 103

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide health care for veterans of the Persian Gulf War.

Became Public Law No: 103-210.

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide health care for veterans of the Persian Gulf War. Became Public Law No: 103-210. Armed Forces and National Security

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide health care for veterans of the Persian Gulf War. Became Public Law No: 103-210. Armed Forces and National Security

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Summary

35 Passed Senate amended Jul 24, 2001

Makes Persian Gulf War veterans exposed to a toxic substance or environmental hazard during that war eligible for medical (including outpatient) care for any disability, notwithstanding insufficient medical evidence to conclude that such disability may be associated with such exposure, with exceptions. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, upon request, to reimburse veterans for such care furnished before this Act's enactment. Extends through: (1) June 30, 1994, the provision of veterans' hospital and nursing home care and medical services for Vietnam era veterans exposed to toxic substances during such service; (2) December 31, 1994, the period of eligibility for sexual trauma counseling services through the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans released from duty before December 31, 1992; (3) December 31, 1994, the authority to maintain a Department regional office in the Philippines; and (4) December 31, 1994, the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with State veterans facilities for the sharing of healthcare resources and facilities, with certain conditions.

36 Passed House amended Jul 24, 2001

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide hospital care, and authorizes the Secretary to provide nursing home care, to a veteran exposed to an environmental hazard. Makes a veteran who the Secretary finds may have been exposed to a toxic substance or an environmental hazard during the Persian Gulf War eligible for hospital and nursing home care for any disability which becomes manifest before October 1, 1996, notwithstanding whether it is medically evident that such disability is associated with such exposure. Extends through FY 1998 the provision of such care. Makes such veterans eligible for outpatient care for any disability through such period, if the disability becomes manifest before October 1, 1996.

00 Introduced in House Jul 24, 2001

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide hospital care, and authorizes the Secretary to provide nursing home care, to a veteran exposed to an environmental hazard. Makes a veteran who the Secretary finds may have been exposed to a toxic substance or an environmental hazard during the Persian Gulf War eligible for hospital and nursing home care for any disability which becomes manifest before October 1, 1996, notwithstanding whether it is medically evident that such disability is associated with such exposure. Extends through FY 1998 the provision of such care. Makes such veterans eligible for outpatient care for any disability through such period, if the disability becomes manifest before October 1, 1996.

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Dec 20, 1993

Signed by President.

Dec 20, 1993

Signed by President.

Dec 20, 1993

Became Public Law No: 103-210.

Dec 20, 1993

Became Public Law No: 103-210.

Dec 8, 1993

Presented to President.

Dec 8, 1993

Presented to President.

Nov 22, 1993

Mr. Montgomery asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

Nov 22, 1993

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H10654)

Nov 22, 1993

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H10654)

Nov 22, 1993

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 20, 1993

Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Nov 20, 1993

Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Nov 20, 1993

Measure laid before Senate. (CR 11/19/1993 S16584-16585)

Nov 20, 1993

Amendment SP 1226 proposed by Senator Ford for Senator Rockefeller.

Nov 20, 1993

Amendment SP 1226 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Nov 20, 1993

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Nov 20, 1993

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Nov 20, 1993

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 3, 1993

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

Aug 2, 1993

Mr. Montgomery moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Aug 2, 1993

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5566-5571)

Aug 2, 1993

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Aug 2, 1993

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Aug 2, 1993

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5634)

Aug 2, 1993

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 388).

Aug 2, 1993

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 388).

Aug 2, 1993

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 29, 1993

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-198.

Jul 29, 1993

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-198.

Jul 29, 1993

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.

Jul 27, 1993

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 27, 1993

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 29, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.

Jun 29, 1993

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 29, 1993

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

Jun 28, 1993

Introduced in House

Jun 28, 1993

Introduced in House

Jun 28, 1993

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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