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H.R. 257

Veterans Health Equity Act of 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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1](D-NH)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013 — Informed