US HB2412 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum:
Status: Introduced on June 18 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-07-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 18 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-07-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Veterans Health Access Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, when it is determined that Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities are not capable of furnishing economic hospital care or medical services because of geographical inaccessibility or the care or services required, to determine whether or not to furnish such care or services to a veteran in a non-VA facility. Requires such determination to be made within 30 days following the request for such care or services.
Title
Veterans Health Access Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Ron Barber [D-AZ] | Rep. Larry Bucshon [R-IN] | Rep. John Carney [D-DE] | Rep. Joseph Heck [R-NV] |
| Rep. James Renacci [R-OH] | Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH] | Sen. Kyrsten Sinema [I-AZ] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2013-06-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Subjects
Administrative remedies
Armed forces and national security
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health care coverage and access
Public contracts and procurement
Veterans' medical care
Armed forces and national security
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health care coverage and access
Public contracts and procurement
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2412/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2412/BILLS-113hr2412ih.pdf |
