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- H.R.1715
H.R.1715: To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recover from third parties costs of medical care furnished to veterans and other persons by the Department.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 10, 2003
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Includes third-party insurance providers participating in the Medicare program and any department or agency of the United States other than the Department of Veterans Affairs among the entities from which the Department shall be authorized to recover payments for the costs of providing certain non-service-connected medical care to veterans.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| April 10, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |