H.R. 5729 would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide comprehensive health care to children of Vietnam veterans born with Spina Bifida.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editSpina Bifida Health Care Program Expansion Act - Requires the wiki and be the firstSecretary of Veterans Affairs to provide comprehensive health care coverage through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a detailed summarychild of a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from spina bifida. (Current law requires the bill!)Secretary to provide such child such health care as the Secretary determines is needed by the child for the spina bifida or any disability that is associated with such condition.)

Includes domiciliary care as part of such comprehensive coverage.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/15/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 406.
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== Points in Favor ==

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