A bill to establish a program of marriage and family counseling for certain veterans of the Persian Gulf War and the spouses and families of such veterans.

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Introduced

24 July 1991

Last action

25 November 1991 · Committee

Status

Similiar Provisions Included in H.R.2280.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a program for furnishing marriage and family counseling services to veterans who were awarded a campaign medal for active-duty service during the Persian Gulf War, reservists who were called or ordered to active duty during such War, and their spouses, dependents, and parents. Authorizes the Secretary to provide marriage and family counseling services that the Secretary determines, based on an assessment by a mental-health professional, is necessary for the amelioration of psychological, marital, or familial difficulties resulting from such active-duty service. Outlines provisions concerning the manner in which such services will be furnished, as well as qualifications required of the marriage and family counselors performing such services. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1994. Terminates the program at the end of FY 1994. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on such program, with recommendations.

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Timeline

24 July 1991
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Source: IntroReferral
24 July 1991
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
12 September 1991
Reported
Committee on Veterans. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
24 September 1991
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.
Source: Calendars
24 September 1991
Reported
Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Cranston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-159. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee
24 September 1991
Reported
Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Cranston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-159. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee
15 November 1991
Passed
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
15 November 1991
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
18 November 1991
Introduced
Referred jointly to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
18 November 1991
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
18 November 1991
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
20 November 1991
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Source: Committee
20 November 1991
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Source: Committee
25 November 1991
Committee
Similiar Provisions Included in H.R.2280.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/102nd-congress/senate-bill/1553
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