COVER Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 12, 2015)
Creating Options for Veterans Expedited Recovery Act or the COVER Act
Establishes the Veterans Expedited Recovery Commission to examine the evidence-based therapy treatment model used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for treating mental health conditions of veterans and the potential benefits of incorporating complementary alternative treatments available in non-VA facilities and study the potential increase in claims relating to mental health issues submitted by veterans who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, or Operation New Dawn.
Directs the VA, upon a report by the Commission, to submit: (1) an action plan for implementing recommendations and a time frame for implementing complementary alternative treatments, or (2) a justification for any determination that a recommendation is not appropriate and an alternative solution to improve the efficacy of the therapy model.
What just happenedMay 15, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 12, 2015
- May 15, 2015Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Health Subcommittee - May 15, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Health Subcommittee - Apr 23, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 6, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 12, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 12, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 12, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House