To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the same type of vocational rehabilitation benefits and services under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for certain children with spina bifida as are currently available to veterans with service-connected disabilities.

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Bill Number

HR 2929

Introduced

Jun 15, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Birth defects Child health Disabled Families Health Job hunting Labor and Employment Survivors' benefits Veterans' benefits Vietnam veterans Vocational rehabilitation

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide to a child of a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from spina bifida the same vocational training and rehabilitation services currently authorized for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Actions

Jul 12, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jun 15, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 15, 2005

Introduced in House

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