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S. 112 (118th)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

26 January 2023

Last action

6 October 2023 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 118-18.

Sponsors

Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

This bill addresses Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care for certain children with spina bifida or other birth defects. The bill requires the VA to provide health care, job training, and monetary benefits for the duration of the child's life. The bills covers a child, regardless of age or marital status, who: (1) has spina bifida and is the natural child of a Vietnam veteran or a veteran of specified service in Korea or Thailand who was conceived after the date on which the veteran entered service in Vietnam, Korea, or Thailand; or (2) has certain birth defects and is the natural child of a woman Vietnam veteran. The bill requires the VA to establish an advisory council on health care and benefits for covered children. Additionally, the VA must establish care and coordination teams for covered children. At least every 180 days, the teams must conduct outreach to ensure the continued care of the children and assist with any necessary changes in care. The VA must report to Congress a list of conditions that will trigger outreach to covered children, and must attempt to contact such children as soon as practicable after the identification of a condition. The Veterans Benefits Administration and the Veterans Health Administration must enter into a memorandum of understanding to better assist covered children.

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Timeline

  1. 26 January 2023

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 January 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 February 2023

    Reported

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 14 June 2023

    Reported

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 June 2023

    Reported

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 June 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 13 July 2023

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2963; text: CR S2963-2964)

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 July 2023

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2963; text: CR S2963-2964)

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 July 2023

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 July 2023

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 July 2023

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 18 September 2023

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  13. 18 September 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 112.

    Source: Floor

  14. 18 September 2023

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4361-4362)

    Source: Floor

  15. 18 September 2023

    Floor

    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  16. 19 September 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 19 September 2023

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 399). (text: 9/18/2023 CR H4361-4362)

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 September 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 399). (text: 9/18/2023 CR H4361-4362)

    Source: Floor

  19. 19 September 2023

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4404-4405)

    Source: Floor

  20. 4 October 2023

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  21. 4 October 2023

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  22. 6 October 2023

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 118-18.

    Source: President

  23. 6 October 2023

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  24. 6 October 2023

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

19 September 2023 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 422 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 11

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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