Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Dec 16, 2024
Step 2
Referred
Dec 16, 2024
Veterans' Affairs
Step 3
Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish hospital care and medical services abroad (i.e., outside any state) to a veteran with a service-connected disability rated as permanent and total who is otherwise eligible for such care if the VA determines certain requirements are met. Specifically, the VA must furnish such care to an eligible veteran if it determines (1) the hospital care or medical services are consistent with the standard medical practice in the United States, and (2) any prescription medication furnished is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. For any care provided abroad, the VA must ensure (1) reimbursements made to veterans and medical pr...
Timeline · 2 actions
Dec 16, 2024
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.