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To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the emergency hospital care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain veterans.

USA115th CongressHR-476| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2017
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (19)
F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)David Young (Republican)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Jeb Hensarling (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Emergency Treatment Act or the VET Act This bill requires that a veteran enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care program who requests a medical examination or treatment at an emergency department of a VA medical facility be provided with a medical screening examination to determine whether an emergency medical condition exists and, if so, stabilizing medical treatment or a transfer to another VA or non-VA medical facility. If a non-stabilized emergency medical condition exists, the VA hospital may not transfer the veteran unless: (1) the veteran, after being made aware of the risks, makes a written transfer request; or (2) a physician (or a qualified medical person if a physician is not present) certifies that the medical benefits of a transfer outweigh the risks. The VA may not take adverse action against a VA employee because the employee refuses to authorize the transfer of an enrolled veteran with a non-stabilized emergency medical condition or because the employee reports a violation of a requirement of this bill. A VA or non-VA medical facility may not delay provision of an appropriate medical screening examination or further medical examination and treatment required in order to inquire about the payment method or insurance status of an enrolled veteran.
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Timeline
Jan 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 12, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E58)
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 12, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E58)


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

Armed Forces and National Security

Department of Veterans AffairsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee performanceGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHospital careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' medical careWomen's health

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the emergency hospital care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain veterans.

USA115th CongressHR-476| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2017
Veterans Emergency Treatment Act or the VET Act This bill requires that a veteran enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care program who requests a medical examination or treatment at an emergency department of a VA medical facility be provided with a medical screening examination to determine whether an emergency medical condition exists and, if so, stabilizing medical treatment or a transfer to another VA or non-VA medical facility. If a non-stabilized emergency medical condition exists, the VA hospital may not transfer the veteran unless: (1) the veteran, after being made aware of the risks, makes a written transfer request; or (2) a physician (or a qualified medical person if a physician is not present) certifies that the medical benefits of a transfer outweigh the risks. The VA may not take adverse action against a VA employee because the employee refuses to authorize the transfer of an enrolled veteran with a non-stabilized emergency medical condition or because the employee reports a violation of a requirement of this bill. A VA or non-VA medical facility may not delay provision of an appropriate medical screening examination or further medical examination and treatment required in order to inquire about the payment method or insurance status of an enrolled veteran.
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Timeline
Jan 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 12, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E58)
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 12, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E58)


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (19)
F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)David Young (Republican)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Jeb Hensarling (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Veterans AffairsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee performanceGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHospital careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' medical careWomen's health