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S.1161: Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 17, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 17, 2017
Bill Summary
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act This bill exempts veterans from Department of Veteran Affairs medical copayments for medication or hospital care and medical services related to preventive health services. The bill includes in the definition of "preventive health services": (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 17, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) |