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- H.R.1508
H.R.1508: Get Veterans a Doctor Now Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 10, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 27, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 10, 2017
Bill Summary
Get Veterans a Doctor Now Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer a contingent physician's appointment to a person who, upon completion of a post-graduate training program, completes a residency program within two years after the VA offer. Eligibility requirements for a VA physician's appointment, including a contingency appointment, are revised to require completion of a residency program rather than an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 27, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 10, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 10, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) |