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H.R. 6439

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Mental Health for Heroes' Families Act of 2008
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Committee
Latest Action · July 10, 2008
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
July 8, 2008
Cosponsors (20)
20D 0R
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Mental Health for Heroes' Families Act of 2008 - Removes the requirement that, in order for family members of a veteran being treated in a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital for a non-service-connected disability to be eligible for counseling, training, and mental health services in connection with the veteran's treatment: (1) such services must have been initiated during the veteran's hospitalization; and (2) the continued provision of such services on an outpatient basis is essential to permit the veteran's discharge from the hospital.

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