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- H.R.4556
H.R.4556: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action Dec. 5, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (26 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 5, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill makes all veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services by removing certain dental service restrictions. The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing eligibility, degree of service-connected disability or other disability, prisoner of war status, award of a Purple Heart, financial need, or VA health care eligibility.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 5, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Dec. 5, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Dec. 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H.) |