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- H.R.2997
H.R.2997: Sgt. Brandon Ketchum Never Again Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (31 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 23, 2019
Bill Summary
Sgt. Brandon Ketchum Never Again Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish inpatient psychiatric care upon request by a covered veteran at (1) the VA facility that is closest to where the veteran resides and that has the capacity and capability to provide such care, or (2) at a non-VA facility if the VA facility lacks such capacity or capability. A covered veteran is a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 13, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 23, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) |