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  - Referred To
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- 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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  - Identical bill
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- 2023-10-06
Became Public Law No: 118-18.
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Became Public Law No: 118-18.
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Presented to President.
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- 2023-09-19
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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- 2023-09-19
15:42:53
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)
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2023-09-19T19:42:53Z
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15:42:53
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)
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15:31:48
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4404-4405)
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- 2023-09-18
16:43:40
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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
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- 2023-09-18
16:37:37
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 112.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4361-4362)
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16:37:11
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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- 2023-07-18
17:39:51
Held at the desk.
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17:30:30
Received in the House.
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- 2023-07-18
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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- 2023-07-13
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2963; text: CR S2963-2964)
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S. 112, 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
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58974
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on February 16, 2023
- Public Law
118-18
Armed Forces and National Security
- Asia
2023-03-06T14:30:26Z
- Birth defects
2023-03-06T14:30:26Z
- Conflicts and wars
2023-03-06T14:30:26Z
- Military personnel and dependents
2023-03-06T14:30:26Z
- Musculoskeletal and skin diseases
2023-03-06T14:30:26Z
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
2023-03-06T14:30:26Z
- Vietnam
2023-03-06T14:30:26Z
Armed Forces and National Security
2023-02-08T16:15:44Z
00
2023-01-26
Introduced in Senate
2023-06-02T17:20:02Z
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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2023-06-14
Reported to Senate
2023-07-25T15:29:05Z
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 bill 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.
55
2023-07-13
Passed Senate
2023-09-15T16:56:06Z
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 bill 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.
53
2023-09-19
Passed House
2023-10-02T16:47:40Z
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 bill 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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2023-10-06
Public Law
2023-10-11T20:58:21Z
This act addresses Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care for certain children with spina bifida or other birth defects. The act requires the VA to provide health care, job training, and monetary benefits for the duration of the child's life. The act 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 act 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.

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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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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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.
2023-02-07T02:58:50Z
Introduced in Senate
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  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118s112enr/xml/BILLS-118s112enr.xml
- Engrossed in Senate
2023-07-13T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118s112es/xml/BILLS-118s112es.xml
- Reported to Senate
2023-06-14T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118s112rs/xml/BILLS-118s112rs.xml
- Introduced in Senate
2023-01-26T05:00:00Z
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