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38 U.S.C. 1838: Biennial reportText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 38-VETERANS’ BENEFITSCHAPTER 18-BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS AND CERTAIN OTHER VETERANS

§1838. Biennial report

Not less frequently than once every two years, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report setting forth the following:

(1)  The number of covered children receiving health care or benefits under this chapter as of the date on which the report is submitted.

(2)  The number of covered children for which the Department is paying for or providing a social worker as of such date.

(3)  Metrics on outreach conducted under section 1836(b) of this title.

(Added Pub. L. 118–18, § 1(b) , Oct. 6, 2023 , 137 Stat. 104 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Prior sections 1841 to 1851 were renumbered sections 3741 to 3751 of this title, respectively.