Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006

Summary

Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 - Extends for specified periods certain expiring programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including: (1) health care for veteran participants in Department of Defense (DOD) chemical and biological warfare testing; (2) certain assistance for homeless veterans and seriously mentally ill veterans; and (3) the educational assistance allowance for work-study. Expands eligibility under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program to include the spouse or child of a member who: (1) is hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care; (2) has a total permanent disability incurred in the line of duty; and (3) is likely to be discharged or released due to such disability. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate specified VA health care facilities as: (1) centers of Parkinson's disease research, education, and clinical activities; and (2) multiple sclerosis centers of excellence. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out specified major medical facility leases in FY2006 and FY2007. Codifies recently enacted VA cost-of-living adjustments in veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 21 December 2006

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 21 December 2006

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• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN · 21 December 2006

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN · 21 December 2006

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 21 December 2006

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 6 December 2006

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 6 December 2006

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• Received in Senate (text)

  Received in Senate · EN · 6 December 2006

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• Received in Senate (PDF)

  Received in Senate · EN · 6 December 2006

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 December 2006

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 December 2006

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 December 2006

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