H.R. 1863 (112th): Veterans Health Equity Act of 2011

Introduced:
May 12, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Frank Guinta [R-NH1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 12, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 12, 2011
Referred to Committee May 12, 2011
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans in each of the 48 contiguous States are able to receive services in at least one full-service Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in the State or receive comparable services provided by contract in the State, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 12, 2011.
4 pages

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5/12/2011--Introduced.
Veterans Health Equity Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to each of the 48 contiguous states, to ensure that veterans eligible for hospital care and medical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have access to:
(1) at least one full-service VA medical center in the state, or
(2) hospital care and medical services comparable to that provided in full-service VA medical centers through contract with other health providers in the state.
Makes such requirement effective only to the extent and in amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on compliance with such requirement, including its effect on improving the quality and standards of veterans' care.

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United States Code

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Other Citations

  • 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17