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H.R.2478: Expanding Veterans' Access to Choice Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 17, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (3 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 17, 2017
Bill Summary
Expanding Veterans' Access to Choice Act This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to provide that a veteran who lives within 40 miles (calculated on distance traveled) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility, including a community-based outpatient clinic, remains eligible to receive Veterans Choice program services through an approved private health care center if: (1) the VA cannot assign...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 17, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 17, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Doug Collins (R-Ga.) |