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Native American PACT Act

USA116th CongressHR-4908| House 
| Updated: 9/23/2020
Ruben Gallego

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (11)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Native American Veteran Parity in Access to Care Today Act or the Native American PACT Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from collecting copayments from American Indian or Alaska Native veterans for hospital care or medical services.

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Timeline
Oct 29, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 29, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 23, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
Jul 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 22, 2020
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 22, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4678-4679)
Sep 22, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4908.
Sep 22, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 22, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4678)
Sep 22, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • October 29, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 29, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 23, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • July 30, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 30, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 22, 2020
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 22, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4678-4679)


  • September 22, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4908.


  • September 22, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 22, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4678)


  • September 22, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 23, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-4909: Native American Veteran PACT Act
  • HR 116-7105: Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020
Disability and paralysisHealth care costs and insuranceMinority healthVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Native American PACT Act

USA116th CongressHR-4908| House 
| Updated: 9/23/2020
Native American Veteran Parity in Access to Care Today Act or the Native American PACT Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from collecting copayments from American Indian or Alaska Native veterans for hospital care or medical services.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Oct 29, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 29, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 23, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
Jul 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 22, 2020
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 22, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4678-4679)
Sep 22, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4908.
Sep 22, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 22, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4678)
Sep 22, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • October 29, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 29, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 23, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • July 30, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 30, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 22, 2020
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 22, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4678-4679)


  • September 22, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4908.


  • September 22, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 22, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4678)


  • September 22, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 23, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Ruben Gallego

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (11)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-4909: Native American Veteran PACT Act
  • HR 116-7105: Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability and paralysisHealth care costs and insuranceMinority healthVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation