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I 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5888 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2008 Mr. Filner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility.

1.

Expansion of veteran eligibility for reimbursement by Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility

(a)

Expansion of eligibility

Section 1725(b)(3)(C) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking or in part. (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to emergency treatment furnished on or after October 8, 2007.