S. 2743 (108th): Veterans Eye Treatment Safety (VETS) Act of 2004

Introduced:
Jul 22, 2004 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Sen. Peter Fitzgerald [R-IL]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 22, 2004, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 22, 2004
Referred to Committee Jul 22, 2004
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (3D, 1R) (show)
Committees

Senate Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that only licensed medical doctors, licensed doctors of osteopathy, and certain licensed dentists may perform eye surgery at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities or under contract with the Department.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2004.
3 pages

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7/22/2004--Introduced.
Veterans Eye Treatment Safety (VETS) Act of 2004 - Allows eye surgery at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility or under contract with the Department to be performed only by a licensed medical doctor, licensed doctor of osteopathy, or licensed dentist whose practice is limited to oral or maxillofacial surgery.

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United States Code

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  • Title 38: VETERANS’ BENEFITS
  • Part II: GENERAL BENEFITS
  • Chapter 17: HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE
  • Subchapter I: GENERAL
  • Section 1707: Limitations