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Introduced
05/10/2023
05/10/2023
In Committee
05/26/2023
05/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to improve the ability of veterans to access medical care in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and in the community by providing the veterans the ability to choose health care providers.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a three-year pilot program that improves veterans' ability to choose their healthcare providers. The key provisions of the bill allow eligible veterans to receive care at any VA medical facility or non-VA facility under the Veterans Community Care Program or Veterans Care Agreements, regardless of the veteran's location or certain requirements. The bill also establishes a system for veterans to select primary care and specialty care providers to coordinate their care. After the pilot program concludes, the bill permanently modifies existing law to allow veterans the same level of provider choice as in the pilot program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (25)
Andy Biggs (R)*,
Lauren Boebert (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Bob Good (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Laurel Lee (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Bill Posey (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Chip Roy (R),
María Salazar (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Last Action
House Subcommittee on Health Hearing (14:30:00 12/17/2024 360 CHOB) (on 12/17/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3176/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3176/BILLS-118hr3176ih.pdf |
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