S.112 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.
House Roll Call
S.112
| Bill | S.112 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 422 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| D | 208 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: S 112 (118th Congress)
Title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.
Overview: S 112 amends Title 38 of the United States Code to enhance benefits for children of Vietnam veterans diagnosed with spina bifida, a condition linked to the veterans’ exposure to herbicides during the Vietnam War. The legislation aims to provide comprehensive support and improve the quality of life for affected families.
Key Provisions: The bill expands eligibility criteria for benefits under the Veterans Affairs (VA) program specifically for children of Vietnam veterans who have spina bifida. It includes provisions for increased financial assistance, covering medical care, vocational training, and educational benefits. Additionally, the bill mandates a review of existing regulations to ensure that benefits are accessible and adequately meet the needs of these children.
Funding/Authorities: The bill authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to implement the new benefits and services. The VA is tasked with overseeing the distribution of these benefits and ensuring compliance with the amended regulations.
Programs/Agencies Affected: The primary agency involved is the Department of Veterans Affairs, which administers the benefits program for veterans and their dependents. The bill may also impact related healthcare and educational programs that serve children with disabilities.
Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are children of Vietnam veterans who were born with spina bifida. This group is expected to receive enhanced support, which will help alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with their medical and educational needs.
Key Timelines: The bill was signed into law and became Public Law No: 118-18, indicating its enactment. Implementation timelines for the new benefits will be determined by the VA, with expectations for prompt action to ensure that eligible children can access the improved services without delay.
Yea (422)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
