H.r.4986 National Defense Authorization Act 2008

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H.R.1585 was Vetoed by President Bush. However, H.R. 4986 became Public Law. Unfortunately, you'll have to read through most of the Bill to sort out related veterans' legislation for 2008. ~Wings

Title: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Skelton, Ike [MO-4] (by request) (introduced 3/20/2007) Cosponsors (1) Related Bills: H.CON.RES.269, H.RES.403, H.RES.860, H.R.4986, S.179, S.1547, S.1548, S.1944 Latest Major Action: 12/28/2007 Vetoed by President. House Reports: 110-146, 110-146 Part 2; Latest Conference Report: 110-477 (in Congressional Record H14495-15204)

Note: For more information, see Presidential Vetoes, 2001-present at the Senate Vetoes reference page. For further action on the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008, see H.R. 4986, which became Public Law 110-181 on 1/28/2008.

Edited February 3, 2008 by Wings

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TITLE XVII--VETERANS MATTERS

Sec. 1701. Sense of Congress on Department of Veterans Affairs efforts in the rehabilitation and reintegration of veterans with traumatic brain injury.

Sec. 1702. Individual rehabilitation and community reintegration plans for veterans and others with traumatic brain injury.

Sec. 1703. Use of non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for implementation of rehabilitation and community reintegration plans for traumatic brain injury.

Sec. 1704. Research, education, and clinical care program on traumatic brain injury.

Sec. 1705. Pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic brain injury.

Sec. 1706. Provision of age-appropriate nursing home care.

Sec. 1707. Extension of period of eligibility for health care for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war.

Sec. 1708. Service-connection and assessments for mental health conditions in veterans.

Sec. 1709. Modification of requirements for furnishing outpatient dental services to veterans with service-connected dental conditions or disabilities.

Sec. 1710. Clarification of purpose of outreach services program of Department of Veterans Affairs.

Sec. 1711. Designation of fiduciary or trustee for purposes of Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance.