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H.R.96: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2020
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
73 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill expands eligibility for veterans for dental care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill makes all veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services. Currently, only veterans who have a service-connected dental issue or meet other narrow criteria are eligible for certain dental services. The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 23, 2020 |
Committee Hearings Held.
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Jan. 16, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) |