US HB2493 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 23-0)
Status: Introduced on May 2 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 2 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities under the Veterans Community Care Program.
Title
ACT for Veterans Act Addressing Care Timelines for Veterans Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Bob Gibbs [R-OH] | Rep. Troy Balderson [R-OH] | Rep. Steve King [R-IA] | Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC] |
| Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI] | Rep. Russ Fulcher [R-ID] | Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. Brad Wenstrup [R-OH] |
| Rep. Greg Steube [R-FL] | Rep. Chris Collins [R-NY] | Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH] | Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH] |
| Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH] | Rep. Scott Tipton [R-CO] | Rep. Ron Wright [R-TX] | Rep. David Joyce [R-OH] |
| Rep. Doug Collins [R-GA] | Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ] | Rep. Anthony Gonzalez [R-OH] | Rep. Don Bacon [R-NE] |
| Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK] | Rep. Garland Barr [R-KY] | Rep. John Joyce [R-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-15 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2019-05-02 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2019-05-02 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2493/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2493/BILLS-116hr2493ih.pdf |
