Public Law 109-461 · S. 3421 · Became law December 22, 2006

Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

Official title: “To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal certain limitations on attorney representation of claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to expand eligibility for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program, to otherwise improve veterans' benefits, memorial affairs, and health-care programs, to enhance information security programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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