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H.R.272: Medal of Honor Priority Care Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 12, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 22, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (2 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medal of Honor Priority Care Act Increases, from third to first, the priority for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system given to medal of honor recipients, regardless of the date on which the medal is awarded. Makes medal of honor recipients eligible for VA: (1) hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care; (2) extended care services for non-service-connected disabilities, without having to make a copayment...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 22, 2015 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| July 22, 2015 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 14, 2015 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Feb. 6, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 12, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 12, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) |