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H.R.2661: Veterans Access to Timely Medical Appointments Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced July 11, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 27, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (1 Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Veterans Access to Timely Medical Appointments Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a standardized policy to ensure that veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system are able to schedule: (1) primary care medical appointments within 7 days of the date requested, and (2) specialty care medical appointments within 14 days of the date requested. Directs the Secretary to: (1) ensure that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 27, 2014 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Aug. 2, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 11, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| July 11, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) |