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VA Telehealth Expansion Act

USA116th CongressHR-7879| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2020
Susie Lee

Susie Lee

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (19)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
VA Telehealth Expansion Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to entities for the expansion of telehealth capabilities and provision of telehealth services to veterans through the VA and the Veterans Community Care Program. The VA must give preference to entities that represent veterans in rural or highly rural areas or entities that operate in a medically underserved community. An entity seeking to establish a telehealth access point for veterans without grant funding is authorized to enter into an agreement with the VA to establish such access point. The VA must assess and report on the barriers veterans face in accessing telehealth services.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 10, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 30, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 10, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • September 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationVeterans' medical care

VA Telehealth Expansion Act

USA116th CongressHR-7879| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2020
VA Telehealth Expansion Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to entities for the expansion of telehealth capabilities and provision of telehealth services to veterans through the VA and the Veterans Community Care Program. The VA must give preference to entities that represent veterans in rural or highly rural areas or entities that operate in a medically underserved community. An entity seeking to establish a telehealth access point for veterans without grant funding is authorized to enter into an agreement with the VA to establish such access point. The VA must assess and report on the barriers veterans face in accessing telehealth services.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 10, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 30, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 10, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • September 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Susie Lee

Susie Lee

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (19)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationVeterans' medical care