H.Res. 1746: Recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans'' Affairs in providing timely and world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces suffering from PTSD

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H.Res. 1746

Recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans'' Affairs in providing timely and world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces suffering from PTSD

Sponsor
Rep. Steve Israel

Date
December 8, 2010 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)

Staff Contact
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Floor Situation

H.Res. 1746 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) on December 1, 2010.

Bill Summary

H.Res. 1746 would resolve that the House of Representatives:

  • “Recognizes and supports the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs in providing timely and world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psychiatric disorders; and
  • “Encourages the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish innovative public-private partnerships for the treatment and research of post-traumatic stress disorder in teaching hospitals across the country.