Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 5, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4556
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 5, 2017)
This bill makes all veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services by removing certain dental service restrictions.
The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing eligibility, degree of service-connected disability or other disability, prisoner of war status, award of a Purple Heart, financial need, or VA health care eligibility.
What just happenedDec 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1](D-NH)Sponsor
28 cosponsors26 D2 R
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- Introduced in HouseDec 5, 2017
- Dec 5, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House
- Dec 5, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House