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Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act

USA117th CongressHR-3452| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2021
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (30)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act This bill eliminates veterans' copayments for medication, hospital care, and medical services related to preventive health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill expands the definition of preventive health services to include (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of January 1, 2017.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3932
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
May 20, 2021
Introduced in House
May 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 14, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1779
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3932
    Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act


  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 14, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1779
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • S 117-1779: Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
Drug therapyHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careImmunology and vaccinationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' medical careWomen's health

Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act

USA117th CongressHR-3452| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2021
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act This bill eliminates veterans' copayments for medication, hospital care, and medical services related to preventive health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill expands the definition of preventive health services to include (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of January 1, 2017.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3932
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
May 20, 2021
Introduced in House
May 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 14, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1779
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3932
    Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act


  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 14, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1779
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (30)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • S 117-1779: Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug therapyHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careImmunology and vaccinationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' medical careWomen's health