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Timothy J. Walz


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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on the management of pain experienced by veterans enrolled for health care services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

5/21/2008--Introduced.

Veterans Pain Care Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on the management of pain experienced by veterans, including department-wide management of acute and chronic pain, the standard of care, the consistent application of pain assessments, health care personnel education and training, and education for veterans and their families.
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Latest Actions
  • 07/10/2008 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 07/10/2008 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
  • 05/23/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 05/21/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4432)
  • 05/21/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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H.R.6122 Introduced in House05/30/2008