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H.R.6997: Veterans Prescription Flexibility Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 22, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 22, 2020
Bill Summary
Veterans Prescription Flexibility Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay for prescriptions written by an eligible health care provider during a public health emergency (as declared by the Department of Health and Human Services) for up to a 90-day supply of drugs. Under the bill, Veterans Community Care Program providers or providers who are eligible to enter into Veterans Care Agreements are considered eligible...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 22, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 22, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Chip Roy (R-Texas) |