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- H.R.1844
H.R.1844: Veterans Access to Community Care Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 30, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 31, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (21 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 30, 2017
Bill Summary
Veterans Access to Community Care Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use the VA'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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 30, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 30, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) |