Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 15, 2013)
Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to each of the 48 contiguous states, to ensure that veterans eligible for hospital care and medical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have access to: (1) at least one full-service VA hospital in the state, or (2) hospital care and medical services comparable to that provided in full-service VA hospitals through contract with other health providers in the state.
Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on compliance with such requirement, including its effect on improving the quality and standards of veterans' care.
What just happenedJan 22, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013
- Jan 22, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 15, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House