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S.925: VETS Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced April 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 5, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (6 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - Jan. 3, 2018
- Introduced in Senate - April 25, 2017
Bill Summary
Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act of 2017 or the VETS Act of 2017 This bill allows a licensed health care professional of the Department of Veterans Affairs to practice his or her profession using telemedicine at any location in any state, regardless of where the professional or patient is located.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 5, 2018 |
Held at the desk.
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Jan. 5, 2018 |
Received in the House.
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Jan. 4, 2018 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Jan. 3, 2018 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Jan. 3, 2018 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S25)
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Jan. 3, 2018 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
Jan. 3, 2018 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
April 25, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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April 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) |