A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years after discharge or release.

Summary

Extends from two years to five years following discharge or release the eligibility period for certain veterans who served in combat after the Persian Gulf War to receive hospital care, medical services, or nursing home care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, notwithstanding a lack of evidence to conclude that their condition is attributable to such service.

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Timeline

1. 24 January 2007

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 January 2007

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1070)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 January 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 24 January 2007 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Returning Servicemember VA Healthcare Insurance Act of 2007