S. 2417 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish care for newborn children of women veterans receiving maternity care, and for other purposes.

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Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide up to 14 days of care following birth for the newborn child of a woman veteran receiving maternity care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs if the child was delivered in a Department facility or a Department-contracted facility.

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2004-05-13
Introduced in Senate
2004-05-13
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5473-5474)
2004-05-13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2004-06-22
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish care for newborn children of women veterans receiving maternity care, and for other purposes.

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