H.R.1862: Veterans' Credit Protection Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced April 16, 2015
  • Latest Major Action July 22, 2015

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Veterans' Credit Protection Act Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) conduct outreach to inform veterans of how to resolve credit issues caused by a delayed payment of a claim for emergency hospital care, medical services, or other emergency health care furnished through a non-VA provider; and (2) establish a toll-free telephone number for veterans to report such issues to the Chief Business Office of the VA. Requires the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
July 22, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
July 22, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 14, 2015
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 1, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 16, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
April 16, 2015

Introduced in the House by Charles Boustany Jr. (R-La.)

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