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H.R.5686: Physician Ambassadors Helping Veterans Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Nov. 12, 2014
- Latest Major Action Nov. 25, 2014
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (3 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Physician Ambassadors Helping Veterans Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use the Secretary's authority to employ certain personnel without regard to civil service or classification laws, rules, or regulations to employ physicians on a without compensation basis in any practice area or specialty for which: (1) the average waiting time for veterans seeking an appointment with a physician exceeds the VA's waiting time...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 25, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 12, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Nov. 12, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by John Culberson (R-Texas) |