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S.2162 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008Sponsor:Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/15/2007) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report:S. Rept. 110-281 Latest Action: 10/10/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-387. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
Introduced
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S.2162 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008Sponsor:Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/15/2007) Cosponsors: (12)Committees:Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' AffairsCommittee Report:S. Rept. 110-281Latest Action:10/10/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-387. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
Introduced
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Passed House
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