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H.R. 1276Became Law

Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 24, 2021)

Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse Act or the SAVE LIVES Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine to covered individuals during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Under the bill, covered individuals are

  • veterans who are not eligible to enroll in the VA health care system;
  • specified veterans who are eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care abroad;
  • beneficiaries who are eligible for care due to a specified disability or death of a veteran;
  • family caregivers of veterans who are participating in the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers;
  • caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Program of General Caregiver Support Services;
  • caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Medical Foster Home Program, Bowel and Bladder Program, Home Based Primary Care Program, or Veteran Directed Care Program; and
  • the spouses of veterans.

The VA must prioritize the vaccination of (1) veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system, (2) veterans who fail to enroll but receive hospital care and medical services for specified disabilities in their first 12 months of separation from service, and (3) caregivers accompanying such prioritized veterans.

Under the bill, the VA is authorized to determine the timing for offering a vaccine to the spouse of a veteran.

What just happenedJun 16, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41](D-CA)Sponsor
54 cosponsors30 D24 R
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  1. Jun 16, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  2. Mar 24, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-4.

  3. Mar 24, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-4.

  4. Mar 24, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 24, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  6. Mar 23, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 23, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  8. Mar 19, 2021ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Mar 19, 2021ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1603)

  10. Mar 19, 2021NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1603)

  11. Mar 19, 2021FloorH8D000

    Mr. Takano asked unanimous consent to take the bill, H.R. 1276, from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1603)

  12. Mar 18, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Mar 17, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1620)

  14. Mar 17, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1620)

  15. Mar 17, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1620)

  16. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  17. Mar 9, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. Mar 9, 2021FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  19. Mar 9, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  20. Mar 9, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1178; text: CR H1178)

  21. Mar 9, 2021DischargeH12300

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Mar 9, 2021Committee5500

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Mar 9, 2021FloorH30200

    Mr. Takano asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  24. Feb 24, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Feb 24, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Feb 24, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 24, 202149

Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse Act or the SAVE LIVES Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine to covered individuals during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Under the bill, covered individuals are

  • veterans who are not eligible to enroll in the VA health care system;
  • specified veterans who are eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care abroad;
  • beneficiaries who are eligible for care due to a specified disability or death of a veteran;
  • family caregivers of veterans who are participating in the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers;
  • caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Program of General Caregiver Support Services;
  • caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Medical Foster Home Program, Bowel and Bladder Program, Home Based Primary Care Program, or Veteran Directed Care Program; and
  • the spouses of veterans.

The VA must prioritize the vaccination of (1) veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system, (2) veterans who fail to enroll but receive hospital care and medical services for specified disabilities in their first 12 months of separation from service, and (3) caregivers accompanying such prioritized veterans.

Under the bill, the VA is authorized to determine the timing for offering a vaccine to the spouse of a veteran.

Passed SenateMar 17, 202155

Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse Act or the SAVE LIVES Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine to covered individuals during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Under the bill, covered individuals are

  • veterans who are not eligible to enroll in the VA health care system;
  • specified veterans who are eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care abroad;
  • beneficiaries who are eligible for care due to a specified disability or death of a veteran;
  • family caregivers of veterans who are participating in the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers;
  • caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Program of General Caregiver Support Services;
  • caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Medical Foster Home Program, Bowel and Bladder Program, Home Based Primary Care Program, or Veteran Directed Care Program; and
  • the spouses of veterans.

The VA must prioritize the vaccination of (1) veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system, (2) veterans who fail to enroll but receive hospital care and medical services for specified disabilities in their first 12 months of separation from service, and (3) caregivers accompanying such prioritized veterans.

Under the bill, the VA is authorized to determine the timing for offering a vaccine to the spouse of a veteran.

Passed HouseMar 9, 202153

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans' and Caregivers' COVID-19 Immunizations Now Expanded Act of 2021 or the VA VACCINE Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine to covered individuals during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Under the bill, covered individuals are

  • veterans who are not eligible to enroll in the VA health care system;
  • specified veterans who are eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care abroad;
  • family caregivers who are approved as providers of personal care services for veterans under the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers;
  • caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Program of General Caregiver Support Services; and
  • caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Medical Foster Home Program, Bowel and Bladder Program, Home Based Primary Care Program, or Veteran Directed Care Program.

The VA must prioritize the vaccination of (1) veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system, (2) veterans who fail to enroll but receive hospital care and medical services for specified disabilities in their first 12 months of separation from service, and (3) caregivers accompanying such prioritized veterans. Additionally, vaccines furnished abroad are authorized to be furnished in a geographic location other than a state regardless of whether vaccines are needed for the treatment of veterans with a service-connected disability (including those participating in a VA rehabilitation program).

Introduced in HouseFeb 24, 2021

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans' and Caregivers' COVID-19 Immunizations Now Expanded Act of 2021 or the VA VACCINE Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine to covered individuals during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Under the bill, covered individuals are

  • veterans who are not eligible to enroll in the VA health care system;
  • specified veterans who are eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care abroad;
  • family caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers;
  • caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Program of General Caregiver Support Services; and
  • caregivers of veterans participating in the VA's Medical Foster Home Program, Bowel and Bladder Program, Home Based Primary Care Program, or Veteran Directed Care Program.

The VA must prioritize the vaccination of veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. Additionally, vaccines furnished abroad are authorized regardless of whether vaccines are needed for the treatment of veterans with a service-connected disability (including those participating in a VA rehabilitation program).

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