S. 2796 (110th): A bill to require a pilot program on the use of community-based organizations to ensure that veterans receive the care and benefits they need, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Apr 02, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Daniel Akaka [D-HI]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 2, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 02, 2008
Referred to Committee Apr 02, 2008
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Veterans' Affairs

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Last updated Apr 02, 2008.
5 pages

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4/2/2008--Introduced.
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using community-based organizations to ensure that veterans receive needed care and benefits by:
(1) increasing the coordination of providers of health care and benefits for veterans to assist veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life;
(2) increasing the availability of high-quality medical and mental health services to transitioning veterans; and
(3) providing assistance to families to help them adjust to such veterans in their transition.

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