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H.R.577: To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use existing authorities to furnish health care at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to veterans who live more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest medical facility of the Department t
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (10 Democrats, 45 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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 |
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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 Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) |