HR 3554 · 113th Congress · Health

Veterans Access to Care Act

Introduced 2013-11-20· Sponsored by Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2013-11-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Access to Care Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to designate medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) automatically as health professional shortage areas. Prohibits an individual from participating in both the VA's Health Professionals Education Assistance Program and the National Health Service Corps scholarship or loan repayment programs. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), in carrying out the National Health Service Corps Program, to consult with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding health professional shortage areas that are VA medical facilities.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats