Vietnam Era Veterans and Dependents Psychological Readjustment Assistance Act

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 5 September 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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2. 5 September 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 September 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 September 1973

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Sponsors

• Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20] · D · Sponsor
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