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To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1100| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2017
Lee M. Zeldin

Lee M. Zeldin

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (6)
Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act This bill exempts veterans from Department of Veteran Affairs medical copayments for medication or hospital care and medical services related to preventive health services. The bill includes in the definition of preventive health services: (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to women, such additional preventive care and screenings not otherwise described in (1) as provided for in guidelines supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 17, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1161
Introduced in Senate
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 17, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1161
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1161: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventative health services, and for other purposes.
Drug therapyHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careImmunology and vaccinationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' medical careWomen's health

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1100| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2017
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act This bill exempts veterans from Department of Veteran Affairs medical copayments for medication or hospital care and medical services related to preventive health services. The bill includes in the definition of preventive health services: (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to women, such additional preventive care and screenings not otherwise described in (1) as provided for in guidelines supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 17, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1161
Introduced in Senate
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 17, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1161
    Introduced in Senate
Lee M. Zeldin

Lee M. Zeldin

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (6)
Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1161: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventative health services, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug therapyHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careImmunology and vaccinationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' medical careWomen's health