To provide for the establishment in Hawaii of a Department of Veterans Affairs post-traumatic stress disorder treatment program.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish in Hawaii a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis and treatment facility to be known as the Pacific Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and War-Related Disorders. Outlines PTSD activities to be conducted at the Center, including: (1) the provision of inpatient and outpatient care services for veterans and members of the armed forces who live in the Pacific jurisdiction; (2) education and training programs on the disorder for health care and human service professionals; (3) scientific research; (4) the coordination of PTSD research and treatment activities in Hawaii; and (5) the collection and dissemination of information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of PTSD, other war-related disorders, and disaster-related mental health problems. Directs the Secretary to ensure that such activities provide special emphasis on investigating the relationship between PTSD and the various cultural, ethnic, gender, and other psychological and social characteristics of persons who suffer from the disorder.

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Timeline

1. 10 July 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 July 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 July 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 18 July 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

   Source: Committee

5. 18 July 1991

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

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  summary · EN · 10 July 1991

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Sponsors

• Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
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