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H.R.3639: Veterans Access to Care Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 29, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 2015
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Veterans Access to Care Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to automatically designate medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as health professional shortage areas. Individuals may not participate in both the VA's Health Professionals Education Assistance Program and the National Health Service Corps scholarship or loan repayment programs. The Department of Health and Human Services, in carrying out the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 29, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Sept. 29, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Kind (D-Wis.) |