HR 7017
115th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Mental health
Public-private cooperation
Rural conditions and development
Telecommunication rates and fees
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
eVETS Act
Introduced: October 2, 2018
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 2, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 2, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Enhancing Veterans' Experience with Telehealth Services Act or the eVETS Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a demonstration program to expand telemedicine services for veterans who are enrolled as patients in the VA, live in rural areas, and have certain mental health disorders. The VA must inform these veterans of the opportunity to participate in such program and provide them with information on how they can participate.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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