HR 6439

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To amend title 38, United States Code to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide counseling for family members of veterans receiving non-service-connected treatment.
Sponsor: Phil Hare (D) IL
 
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7/8/2008--Introduced.Mental Health for Heroes' Families Act of 2008 - Removes the requirement that, in order for family members of a veteran being treated in a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital for a non-service-connected disability to be eligible for counseling, training, and mental health services in connection with the veteran's treatment: (1) such services must have been initiated during the veteran's hospitalization; and (2) the continued provision of such services on an outpatient basis is essential to permit the veteran's discharge from the hospital.
 
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7/8/2008
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
7/10/2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
7/10/2008
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
7/10/2008
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
 
Titles:

Mental Health for Heroes' Families Act of 2008
To amend title 38, United States Code to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide counseling for family members of veterans receiving non-service-connected treatment.
 
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Referral, In Committee
Referral, Markup, Reporting
 
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