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NJ AR83
NJ AR83Urges Congress to require VA hospitals to provide all routine screenings for women veterans on-site at each hospital.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Women have played a vital role as members of the military of our nation. Therefore, women veterans deserve the investment of every possible resource to ensure their well-being. All eligible women veterans have access to certain medical screenings either on-site at United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals or at facilities in the community. However, increased funding would permit VA hospitals to be able to provide all routine care screenings for women veterans on-site, removing the need for women veterans to travel to various locations for their routine screenings. Investing in the well-being of women veterans not only benefits those veterans, it benefits every citizen of the United States, as such an investment ensures that these individuals will thrive in their civilian lives.
AI Summary
This resolution urges Congress to require VA (Veterans Affairs) hospitals to provide all routine medical screenings for women veterans directly on-site at each hospital location. The resolution highlights that women currently make up approximately 10 percent of the armed forces and have unique medical needs that differ from men. Currently, while women veterans can access certain screenings at VA hospitals or community facilities, they are often required to travel to multiple locations for comprehensive medical care, which creates additional burdens of time and resources. The resolution argues that increased funding would allow VA hospitals to offer more comprehensive on-site screening services, ensuring that women veterans receive care comparable to or exceeding private sector standards. By improving healthcare access and quality for women veterans, the resolution suggests not only supporting those who have served but also benefiting society as a whole by helping veterans thrive in their civilian lives. If passed, the resolution would require the Clerk of the General Assembly to transmit copies to key congressional leaders, representatives from New Jersey, and the VA Secretary.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AR83 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AR/83_I1.HTM |
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