H.R. 6439

Mental Health for Heroes' Families Act of 2008

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110th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6439

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 8, 2008

Mr. Hare (for himself, Mr. Filner, Mr. Michaud, Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Walz of Minnesota, Mr. Rodriguez, Ms. Berkley, Ms. Corrine Brown of Florida, and Mr. Hall of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

A BILL

To amend title 38, United States Code to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide counseling for family members of veterans receiving non-service-connected treatment.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Mental Health for Heroes’ Families Act of 2008.

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Expansion of authority of Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide counseling for family members of veterans receiving non-service-connected treatment

Section 1782(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking if— and all that follows and inserting a period.