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H.R. 4833 (98th)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide comprehensive treatment services to veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations and are suffering from the post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Introduced

9 February 1984

Last action

2 May 1984 · Referred

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

Sponsors

Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]

Subjects

Defence

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7 February 2024

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Summary

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to furnish medical treatment to veterans of the Vietnam era who served in Southeast Asia and suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Limits treatment of such disorder to no more than 15 Veterans Administration medical facilities. Directs the Administrator to compile and publish research results concerning the causes and treatment of such disorder. Terminates such assistance after FY 1988.

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Timeline

  1. 9 February 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 February 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 February 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 February 1984

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from VA.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 May 1984

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 May 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 2 May 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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