HR 3644 118th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Emergency medical services and trauma care Health care coverage and access Veterans' medical care

ACT for Veterans Act

Introduced: May 24, 2023 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov

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Apr 16, 2024

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Apr 16, 2024

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 21, 2024

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Jun 20, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

May 24, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

May 24, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Addressing Care Timelines for Veterans Act or the ACT for Veterans Act

This bill modifies the Veterans Community Care Program to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment furnished by non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers. Specifically, the bill authorizes the VA to deem as authorized emergency treatment provided to a covered veteran by a non-VA health care provider if such veteran or provider submits notification within 96 hours (currently 72 hours under VA regulations) of such emergency treatment. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system or those who are not enrolled but are eligible for care due to a service-connected disability.

What's happening now April 16, 2024

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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