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Veterans Access to Care Act

USA116th CongressHR-6979| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2020
Ron Kind

Ron Kind

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Gallagher (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Access to Care Act This bill automatically designates medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as health professional shortage areas for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Program. Individuals may not participate in both the VA's Health Professionals Education Assistance Program and the National Health Service Corps scholarship or loan repayment programs. The Department of Health and Human Services, in carrying out the National Health Service Corps Program, must consult with the VA regarding health professional shortage areas that are VA medical facilities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-95
Veterans' Access to Child Care Act
Jan 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-95
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2020
Introduced in House
May 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-95
    Veterans' Access to Child Care Act


  • January 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-95
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-95: Veterans Access to Care Act
Department of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedical educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' medical care

Veterans Access to Care Act

USA116th CongressHR-6979| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2020
Veterans Access to Care Act This bill automatically designates medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as health professional shortage areas for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Program. Individuals may not participate in both the VA's Health Professionals Education Assistance Program and the National Health Service Corps scholarship or loan repayment programs. The Department of Health and Human Services, in carrying out the National Health Service Corps Program, must consult with the VA regarding health professional shortage areas that are VA medical facilities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-95
Veterans' Access to Child Care Act
Jan 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-95
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2020
Introduced in House
May 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-95
    Veterans' Access to Child Care Act


  • January 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-95
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Ron Kind

Ron Kind

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Gallagher (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-95: Veterans Access to Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedical educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' medical care