H.R. 5221 (109th): Vet Center Enhancement Act of 2006

Introduced:
Apr 27, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jeb Bradley [R-NH1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on April 27, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 2006
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services provided by Vet Centers operated by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to clarify and improve the provision of bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 27, 2006.
4 pages

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4/27/2006--Introduced.
Vet Center Enhancement Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to employ up to 250 veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom to provide outreach to veterans on the availability of readjustment counseling and related mental health services at vet centers operated through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Revises provisions concerning the provision of bereavement counseling to the family of members of the Armed Forces who die while serving on active military duty to: (1) include the parents of such members within such authority; and (2) allow such counseling to be provided through vet centers.

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