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Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act

USA117th CongressS-1779| Senate 
| Updated: 10/20/2021
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

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 the date of enactment of this bill.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1573
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
May 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3452
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 20, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1573
    Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act


  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 20, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3452
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 20, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-3452: 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 CongressS-1779| Senate 
| Updated: 10/20/2021
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 the date of enactment of this bill.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1573
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
May 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3452
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 20, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1573
    Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act


  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 20, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3452
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 20, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-3452: 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