H.R.2219: To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacies to dispense medications on prescriptions written by private practitioners to veterans who are currently awaiting their first appointment with the Department for med

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced May 22, 2003
  • Latest Major Action June 19, 2003

Bill Cosponsor

Bill Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow pharmacies of the Department of Veterans Affairs to dispose medications pursuant to a valid prescription written by a private practicioner to any veteran who is on a waiting list for a first appointment with the Department for medical services.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2003

Introduced in the House by Leonard L. Boswell (D-Iowa)

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