118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2413 — Dental Care for Veterans Act

“To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Mar 30, 2023

Last action Apr 14, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Mar 30, 2023

Step 2

Referred

Apr 14, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Apr 14, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 30, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.