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- H.R.5947
H.R.5947: POW Priority Care Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 9, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 29, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 9, 2021
Bill Summary
POW Priority Care Act of 2021 This bill increases the priority status of former prisoners of war in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system to the highest priority for hospital care and medical services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 29, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Nov. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Nov. 9, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) |