Makes Persian Gulf War veterans exposed to a toxic substance or environmental hazard during that war eligible for medical (including outpatient) care for any disability, notwithstanding insufficient medical evidence to conclude that such disability may be associated with such exposure, with exceptions. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, upon request, to reimburse veterans for such care furnished before this Act's enactment.
Extends through: (1) June 30, 1994, the provision of veterans' hospital and nursing home care and medical services for Vietnam era veterans exposed to toxic substances during such service; (2) December 31, 1994, the period of eligibility for sexual trauma counseling services through the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans released from duty before December 31, 1992; (3) December 31, 1994, the authority to maintain a Department regional office in the Philippines; and (4) December 31, 1994, the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education.
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with State veterans facilities for the sharing of healthcare resources and facilities, with certain conditions.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate. (CR 11/19/1993 S16584-16585)
Amendment SP 1226 proposed by Senator Ford for Senator Rockefeller.
Amendment SP 1226 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Montgomery asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H10654)
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H10654)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 103-210.
Became Public Law No: 103-210.
Enacted as Public Law 103-210
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