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H.R.388: Veterans Health Equity Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 10, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - Jan. 10, 2017
Bill Summary
Veterans Health Equity Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that veterans eligible for hospital care and medical services through the VA have access to: (1) at least one full-service VA hospital in each of the 48 contiguous states, or (2) hospital care and medical services comparable to that provided in full-service VA hospitals through contract with other health providers in such states. Directs the VA...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 10, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 10, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H.) |