HR 2966 · 109th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the availability of emergency medical care for veterans in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities.

Introduced 2005-06-17· Sponsored by Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2005-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the determination of whether a veteran can be transferred to a Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility after receiving emergency medical treatment in a non-Department facility to be based both on the condition of the veteran and on the availability of a bed in a Department facility that is not geographically inaccessible to the veteran.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican