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H.R.476: VET Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 12, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (6 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 12, 2017
Bill Summary
Veterans Emergency Treatment Act or the VET Act This bill requires that a veteran enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care program who requests a medical examination or treatment at an emergency department of a VA medical facility be provided with a medical screening examination to determine whether an emergency medical condition exists and, if so, stabilizing medical treatment or a transfer to another VA or non-VA...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) |