To amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.
This bill (HR 3888) guarantees lifetime health care and benefits for children born with spina bifida to Vietnam veterans, directly affecting these children and their veteran parents. It creates an advisory council to gather feedback from affected families and establishes dedicated care coordination teams that must check in with each child at least every 180 days. The law also mandates a biennial report to Congress on the number of children receiving benefits and outreach efforts, and requires a memorandum of understanding between VA departments to improve service coordination. These provisions ensure continuous support for affected children regardless of their parent's status.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 7, 2023
Last action Jul 10, 2023
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Jul 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Jun 7, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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James R. Baird
RRepublican
Co
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
Co
Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
Co
Wiley Nickel
DDemocratic
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