H.R. 5595 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Make Our Veterans Smile Act of 2008
H.R. 5595 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 12, 2008, sponsored by Christopher Carney with 73 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
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 12, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 73
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Make Our Veterans Smile Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, beginning on January 1, 2009, to provide non-service-connected dental services and treatment and related dental appliances to all veterans with a service-connected disability. (Current law requires the Secretary to provide such services and treatment only to veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as total.)
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher Carney (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 65 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Apr 15, 2008)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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