Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act (2007)

Federal bill would improve diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It requires that any comprehensive plan developed to achieve those improvements must include education and outreach to families of members of the Armed Forces with TBI or PTSD on a range of matters, including detection, mitigation, and treatment.

Bill Number H.R. 1538/ S. 1606

Sponsor Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO)/ Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI)

Date of Introduction 6/13/2007

Latest Activity Passed in the House and Senate with amendments. Was never reconciled between the two chambers, and therefore was not signed into law.

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Topic: Direct Services and Support for Caregivers