HR 257 · 113th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(2013-01-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to each of the 48 contiguous states, to ensure that veterans eligible for hospital care and medical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have access to: (1) at least one full-service VA hospital in the state, or (2) hospital care and medical services comparable to that provided in full-service VA hospitals through contract with other health providers in the state. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on compliance with such requirement, including its effect on improving the quality and standards of veterans' care.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]NH