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ACT for Veterans Act

USA117th CongressHR-3994| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2021
Bob Gibbs

Bob Gibbs

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (13)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Bryan Steil (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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2493
ACT for Veterans Act
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2493
    ACT for Veterans Act


  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

ACT for Veterans Act

USA117th CongressHR-3994| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2493
ACT for Veterans Act
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2493
    ACT for Veterans Act


  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bob Gibbs

Bob Gibbs

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (13)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted