Bill113th Congress

H.R. 257

Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013

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Introduced
Jan 15, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Latest Action
Jan 22, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsor

Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]

Democrat·NH-1
Bioguide ID: S001170
First Name: Carol
Last Name: Shea-Porter
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
257
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Jan 15, 2013
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Is Law
No
Jan 22, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Jan 15, 20130

Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to each of the 48 contiguous states, to ensure that veterans eligible for hospital care and medical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have access to: (1) at least one full-service VA hospital in the state, or (2) hospital care and medical services comparable to that provided in full-service VA hospitals through contract with other health providers in the state.

Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on compliance with such requirement, including its effect on improving the quality and standards of veterans' care.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

House· Standing
Health care coverage and accessHospital carePublic contracts and procurementVeterans' medical care

Introduced in House

Jan 15, 2013

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