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H.R. 272

Medal of Honor Priority Care Act

Medal of Honor Priority Care Act

Increases, from third to first, the priority for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system given to medal of honor recipients, regardless of the date on which the medal is awarded.

Makes medal of honor recipients eligible for VA: (1) hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care; (2) extended care services for non-service-connected disabilities, without having to make a copayment for such services; and (3) medications, without having to make a copayment for such medications.

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7](R-MI)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseJan 12, 2015
  1. Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  2. Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  4. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  6. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Medal of Honor Priority Care Act — Informed