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ACT for Veterans Act

USA116th CongressHR-2493| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Bob Gibbs

Bob Gibbs

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (22)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Doug Collins (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Steve King (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Addressing Care Timelines for Veterans Act or the ACT for Veterans Act This bill modifies the Veterans Community Care Program to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to deem as authorized emergency care or services provided by a non-VA health care provider to a covered veteran if such veteran applies for authorization within 96 hours (currently 72 hours under VA regulations) of admission for care. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system or those who are not enrolled but are eligible for care due to a service-connected disability.
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Timeline
May 2, 2019
Introduced in House
May 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 2, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsVeterans' medical care

ACT for Veterans Act

USA116th CongressHR-2493| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Addressing Care Timelines for Veterans Act or the ACT for Veterans Act This bill modifies the Veterans Community Care Program to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to deem as authorized emergency care or services provided by a non-VA health care provider to a covered veteran if such veteran applies for authorization within 96 hours (currently 72 hours under VA regulations) of admission for care. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system or those who are not enrolled but are eligible for care due to a service-connected disability.
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Timeline
May 2, 2019
Introduced in House
May 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 2, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bob Gibbs

Bob Gibbs

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (22)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Doug Collins (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Steve King (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsVeterans' medical care