S 49
113th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Health care coverage and access
Hospital care
Public contracts and procurement
Veterans' medical care
Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013
Introduced: January 22, 2013
Introduced by:
Shaheen, Jeanne
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 2013
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.
Jan 22, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 22, 2013
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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 who are eligible for hospital care and medical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have access to: (1) at least one full-service VA medical center in the state, or (2) hospital care and medical services comparable to that provided in full-service VA medical centers 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.
What's happening now
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.
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