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S.1611: Veterans Access to Long Term Care and Health Services Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 20, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 20, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 20, 2017
Bill Summary
Veterans Access to Long Term Care and Health Services Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), if unable to furnish hospital care, medical services, or extended care at VA facilities or under other authorized contracts or sharing agreements, to enter into a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) with an eligible provider to furnish such care and services. The VA shall review VCAs exceeding $1 million annually at least once...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 20, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| July 20, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Hoeven (R-N.D.) |