### Question
How does HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE define joint resolution?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1703E*, **joint resolution** is defined as:

> only a joint resolution which is introduced within the period of five legislative days beginning on the date on which the Secretary transmits the report to the Congress under such paragraph (2), and—


(i) which does not have a preamble

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1703E*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

