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H.R.4794: Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 29, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 14, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (19 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 29, 2021
Bill Summary
Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act This bill addresses the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provision of mammograms and breast cancer treatment. Among other requirements, the VA must submit a strategic plan for improving breast imaging services for veterans, implement a three-year pilot program to provide telemammography services for veterans who live in locations where access to breast imaging services at...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 14, 2021 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Sept. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 29, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| July 29, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) |