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H.R. 3980 (105th)

Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act of 1998

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 June 1998

Last action

10 October 1998 · Committee

Status

See H.R.4110.

Sponsors

Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13], Rep. Redmond, Bill [R-NM-3], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare · Defence · Education

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Summary

Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act of 1998 - Authorizes priority hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for any illness for veterans who served on active duty: (1) in a theater of combat operations during a period of war after the Vietnam era; or (2) in combat against a hostile force after the date of enactment of this Act. Allows such priority notwithstanding that there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that such condition is attributable to such service. Extends through December 31, 2001, the authority for the provision of such services to other Persian Gulf War veterans. Authorizes priority service for a period of five years after discharge or release. Requires a report from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the Congress on the experiences under the priority care. Directs the Secretary to establish in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs a National Center for the Study of War-Related Illnesses to promote the clinical, research, and educational activities of the VHA with respect to war- related illnesses, including medically unexplained illnesses. Directs the Secretary to contract with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for the review of a methodology which could be used by the Department to determine the efficacy of treatments furnished to, and health outcomes of, Persian Gulf War veterans who have been treated for illnesses which may be associated with their service. Requires an implementation report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans' committees. Authorizes the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Defense to contract with NAS to develop a curriculum pertaining to the care and treatment of Persian Gulf War veterans who have ill-defined or undiagnosed illnesses for use in the continuing medical education of both general and specialty physicians providing care to such veterans. Amends the Persian Gulf War Veterans' Health Status Act to direct Federal department or agency heads designated by the President to establish within their respective departments an advisory committee to advise on proposed research studies, plans, or strategies relating to the health consequences of military service in the Persian Gulf theater of operations. Requires: (1) related reports; and (2) the public availability of all research findings.

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Timeline

  1. 3 June 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 June 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 June 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 June 1998

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 June 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 June 1998

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 June 1998

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 June 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 July 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 15 July 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-626.

    Source: Committee

  11. 15 July 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-626.

    Source: Committee

  12. 3 August 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 August 1998

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 3 August 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 3 August 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 3 August 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6891-6898)

    Source: Floor

  17. 3 August 1998

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 31 August 1998

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 10 October 1998

    Committee

    See H.R.4110.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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