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Introduced
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
In Committee
07/13/2021
07/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copay- ments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medi- cines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act, aims to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for medications and other services related to preventive health care. Specifically, it would amend the law to eliminate copayments for medications that are part of preventive health services, and eliminate copayments for hospital care and medical services related to preventive health services. The bill also expands the definition of "preventive health services" to include evidence-based items or services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, certain immunizations, and preventive care and screenings for women recommended by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The goal is to improve access to and affordability of preventive health services for veterans.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (31)
Lauren Underwood (D)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Cindy Axne (D),
Karen Bass (D),
Anthony Brown (D),
André Carson (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Val Demings (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Chuy García (D),
Anthony Gonzalez (R),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Conor Lamb (D),
Brenda Lawrence (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Marie Newman (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Lee Zeldin (R),
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 07/14/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3452/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3452/BILLS-117hr3452ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3452/BILLS-117hr3452ih.pdf.pdf |
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