S. 2162 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008
S. 2162 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Oct 15, 2007, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 12 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 110-387
What it does
Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 - Title I: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Care - (Sec. 101) Enacts this title in tribute to Justin Bailey, who, after returning to the United States from service in Operation Iraqi Freedom, died in a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) domiciliary facility while receiving care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a substance use disorder.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 15, 2007
- Passed the SenateJun 3, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 24, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 10, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-387. (Oct 10, 2008)
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