Veterans Pain Care Act of 2008

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Introduced

21 May 2008

Last action

10 July 2008 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

Sponsors

Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence, Education

Source updated

14 August 2025

Healthcare · Defence · Education

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Summary

Veterans Pain Care Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on the management of pain experienced by veterans, including department-wide management of acute and chronic pain, the standard of care, the consistent application of pain assessments, health care personnel education and training, and education for veterans and their families.

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Timeline

21 May 2008
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
21 May 2008
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4432)
Source: IntroReferral
21 May 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 May 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 May 2008
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee
10 July 2008
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Source: Committee
10 July 2008
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/6122
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