HR 914
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Dental care
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Veterans' medical care
Dental Care for Veterans Act
Introduced: February 8, 2021
Introduced by:
Brownley, Julia
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Dental Care for Veterans Act
This bill expands eligibility for veterans for dental care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill makes all veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services. Currently, only veterans who have a service-connected dental issue or meet other narrow criteria are eligible for certain dental services.
The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing eligibility, degree of service-connected disability or other disability, prisoner of war status, award of a Purple Heart, financial need, or VA health care eligibility.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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