HR 4277 · 109th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Access to Local Health Care Options and Resources Act

Introduced 2005-11-09· Sponsored by Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2005-11-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans' Access to Local Health Care Options and Resources Act - Allows a veteran enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs annual patient enrollment system to elect to receive covered health services through a non-Department facility. (Currently, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may contract for such services when Department facilities are not capable of furnishing economic hospital care or medical services because of geographical inaccessibility or are not capable of furnishing the care or services required.) Directs the Secretary to authorize such services pursuant to a contract with such facility.…

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Cosponsors (8)

1 Democrat7 Republicans