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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 12, 2016Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5734

Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 12, 2016)

Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2016

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) provide for an operation on a live donor to carry out a transplant procedure for an eligible veteran notwithstanding that the live donor may not be eligible for VA health care, and (2) provide for such an operation at a VA or a non-VA facility.

The VA shall furnish to such a donor any care or services that may be required before and after conducting with such procedure.

What just happenedJul 14, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31](R-TX)Sponsor
69 cosponsors6 D63 R
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  1. Jul 14, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  2. Jul 12, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Jul 12, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Jul 12, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2016 — Informed