HR 388 · 115th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Health Equity Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-10· 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.(2017-02-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Health Equity Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that veterans eligible for hospital care and medical services through the VA have access to: (1) at least one full-service VA hospital in each of the 48 contiguous states, or (2) hospital care and medical services comparable to that provided in full-service VA hospitals through contract with other health providers in such states. Directs the VA to report 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