H.R. 2818 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Veterans' Epilepsy Treatment Act of 2008
H.R. 2818 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 21, 2007, sponsored by Ed Perlmutter with 135 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 21, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 135
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans' Epilepsy Treatment Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate an epilepsy center of excellence at each of the five centers currently designated for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research, education, and clinical activities on complex multi-trauma associated with combat injuries.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ed Perlmutter (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 109 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 21, 2007
- Passed the HouseJun 24, 2008
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 837. (Jun 25, 2008)
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