HR 1921
108th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Chronically ill
Drugs
Health
Veterans' medical care
Continuity of Care for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act
Introduced: May 1, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 9, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1175-1176)
May 21, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 1, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 1, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Continuity of Care for Veterans With Chronic Conditions Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish a veteran by prescription no less than a 90-day supply a medication listed under the Controlled Substances Act if the prescribing physician determines that the veteran: (1) has a chronic condition for which the medication is appropriate; and (2) has not demonstrated any symptoms of abuse of that medication.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1175-1176)
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1