H.R. 241
Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sponsor
Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 241
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Jan 14, 2013
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Is Law
- No
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the standard for access to care for a veteran seeking hospital care and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is 30 days from the date the veteran contacts the VA.
Directs the Secretary to periodically review the performance of VA medical facilities in meeting such standard.
Requires quarterly reports from the Secretary to the congressional veterans' committees on the VA's experience with respect to appointment waiting times.
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2013