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 veterans who served in combat during or 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. 1 March 2005

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 March 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 June 2005

   Committee

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-217.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 1 March 2005 · 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 · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
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