SENATE 112118th CongressSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S807; text: CR S805-806)

A resolution designating the week of February 27 through March 3, 2023, as "Public Schools Week".

Last Action: 3/15/2023

Actions

2023-10-06Became Public Law No: 118-18.
2023-10-06Became Public Law No: 118-18.
2023-10-06Signed by President.
2023-10-06Signed by President.
2023-10-04Presented to President.
2023-10-04Presented to President.
2023-09-19Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-09-19On 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)
2023-09-19Passed/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)
2023-09-19Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4404-4405)
2023-09-18At 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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2023-09-18DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 112.
2023-09-18Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4361-4362)
2023-09-18Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2023-07-18Held at the desk.

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CRS Summary

As of 2023-10-06 (49)

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.

Cosponsors (8)

Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
Marco Rubio (R-FL)
Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
Rick Scott (R-FL)
Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
Todd Young (R-IN)
John Cornyn (R-TX)

Subjects

Asia
Birth defects
Conflicts and wars
Military personnel and dependents
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Vietnam

Became law: Pub. L. 118-18

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