I 108th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3849 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2004 Mr. Rodriguez (for himself, Mr. Evans, and Mr. Gutierrez) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide permanent authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to operate a program to provide counseling and treatment for veterans who while in military service experienced sexual trauma or sexual harassment.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the &short-title1;.

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Permanent authority for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to operate sexual trauma counseling program

Section 1720D(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)in paragraph (1), by striking During the period through December 31, 2004, the and inserting The; and (2)in paragraph (2), by striking , during the period through December 31, 2004,.