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To amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.

USA118th CongressHR-3888| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2023
James R. Baird

James R. Baird

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill addresses Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care for certain children with spina bifida or other birth defects. The bill requires the VA to provide health care, job training, and monetary benefits for the duration of the child's life. The bills 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 bill 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.
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Timeline
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 6, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-112
Signed by President.
  • June 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 10, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 6, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-112
    Signed by President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-112: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.
AsiaBirth defectsConflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesVeterans' pensions and compensationVietnam

To amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.

USA118th CongressHR-3888| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2023
This bill addresses Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care for certain children with spina bifida or other birth defects. The bill requires the VA to provide health care, job training, and monetary benefits for the duration of the child's life. The bills 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 bill 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.
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Timeline
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 6, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-112
Signed by President.
  • June 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 10, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 6, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-112
    Signed by President.
James R. Baird

James R. Baird

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-112: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBirth defectsConflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesVeterans' pensions and compensationVietnam