HR 5028 · 95th Congress ·
A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to clarify the requirement that medical services be provided by the Veterans' Administration in certain cases.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1977-03-14)
Plain Language Summary
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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 (3)
2 Democrats1 Republican