HR 5027 · 95th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Health Care Amendments Act

Introduced 1977-03-14· Sponsored by Rep. Satterfield, David E., III [D-VA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure passed Senate, amended.(1977-09-09)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1977-04-04
Yea 402Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1977-04-04
Yea 402Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Removes from the definition of "Veterans' Administration facility" private facilities contracted for when Government facilities are not capable of furnishing economical care because of geographic inaccessibility. Repeals the requirement that medical services be furnished only within the limits of Veterans' Administration facilities to: (1) any eligible veteran on an outpatient or ambulatory basis; or (2) any veteran on pension receiving a care and attendance allowance or who is permanently housebound.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans