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- H.R.5475
H.R.5475: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to newborn children.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 16, 2014
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2014
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide the newborn child of a woman veteran who is receiving VA maternity care with post-delivery care services for 14 days after the child's birth if the veteran delivered the child in a VA facility or another facility with which the VA has a contract for such services. (Currently, such care may not be provided for more than 7 days.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 29, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 16, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Sept. 16, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Doug Collins (R-Ga.) |