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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt certain strategies for preventive colorectal screenings for veterans, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6581| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2018
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Increasing Veteran Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the colorectal cancer preventive screening guidelines used in each VA and non-VA medical facility at which veterans receive hospital care or medical services include all strategies for preventive colorectal screenings included in: the latest recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set issued by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCancerDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careVeterans' medical care

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt certain strategies for preventive colorectal screenings for veterans, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6581| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2018
Increasing Veteran Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the colorectal cancer preventive screening guidelines used in each VA and non-VA medical facility at which veterans receive hospital care or medical services include all strategies for preventive colorectal screenings included in: the latest recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set issued by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCancerDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careVeterans' medical care