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- H.R.1134
H.R.1134: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a grant program and pilot program designed to improve the delivery of health care to veterans residing in rural areas, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 2, 2013
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Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas in order to assist such veterans in traveling to VA medical centers for medical care. Requires the Secretary to conduct outreach to educate veterans and their family members about the availability of such transportation. Directs the Secretary to carry out a pilot program, at rural VA medical...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 2, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 13, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Gallego (D-Texas) |