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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of excellence in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 6/24/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Veterans' Epilepsy Treatment Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate an epilepsy center of excellence at each of the five centers currently designated for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research, education, and clinical activities on complex multi-trauma associated with combat injuries. Requires each center to: (1) employ expert clinical and research staff, including board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons; and (2) among other things, research the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term effects of epilepsy, and develop a national system of coordinated care for veterans with epilepsy. Directs the Secretary to designate a national coordinator for epilepsy programs.[...]

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  • 06/25/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 837.
  • 06/24/2008 - Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 06/24/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5944-5949)
  • 06/24/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2818.
  • 06/24/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5944-5945)

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.2818 Placed on Calendar in Senate06/27/2008
H.R.2818 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House06/26/2008
H.R.2818 Reported in House06/20/2008
H.R.2818 Introduced in House08/31/2007