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H.R.572: Veterans Access to Community Care Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (15 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Veterans Access to Community Care Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use the Secretary's existing authority to furnish health care to veterans at non-VA facilities to provide health care at non-VA facilities to veterans who reside more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA medical facility providing the care they seek.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 6, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 27, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 27, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) |